Family Support Counselor jobs in Akron, OH

Job Summary

To provide family counseling services for families and couples to meet their psychosocial needs. To run a parenting group of up to 15 clients to provide parenting support and education classes.

Primary Duties

. Complete diagnostic assessment for each individual client to determine appropriateness for parenting classes.

· Facilitate parenting classes, and individual therapy, couples therapy, and family psychotherapy as needed for clients on caseload.

· Assist patients with appropriate community planning and follow up treatment.

· Discuss and review individualized care plans with patient.

· Be an active and participating member of the treatment planning.

· Act as an advocate for all patients and families as appropriate.

· Create and foster a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Simply Amazing Family Environment.

· Supports strategic organizational goals.

· Abide by the S.A.F.E. Code of Conduct at all times.

The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the main functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description.

Qualifications

· Graduate of approved school with a master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field. LPC, LSW, LISW, LPCC

· Experience in CBT, DBT and group psychotherapies.

· Current licensure in the State of Ohio

· One year experience in an out-patient treatment setting.

· Refined written and oral communication skills.

· Knowledge of managed care concepts in relation to financial aspects of patient care.

· Must be able to cope with the emotional and mental stress of the position and deadlines imposed on specific duties.

· Refined organizational skills with a well-developed style of diplomacy, assertiveness, and a tolerance for ambiguity.

· Able to use critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities and an understanding of systems and change process.

· Able to function independently, with autonomy, displaying personal integrity and always maintaining confidentiality.

· Able to work with all levels of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

· Refined negotiating skills and the ability to deal with conflict resolution.

· Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks.

· Functions in the role as patient/family advocate, intervening as needs indicate.

· Dresses in professional manner.

Working Conditions

· Works 8 to 10 hours per day, adjusting hours to meet the customer’s needs.

· Must be in good physical and mental health and maintain an excellent attendance record.

· Must adhere to Simply Amazing Family Environment policies and procedures.

· Must fulfill position description requirements.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties.

· Must be able to utilize computers / word processing.

Annual Requirements

The completion of all annual requirements is mandatory every year. These may include: Crisis Training

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• One location

Hours per week:

• 30

Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday (Sets own schedule)
• 8 hour shift

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, LPCC-S, LISW-S (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Streetsboro, OH 44241: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person