Job Summary:

The Professional Counselor is responsible for helping clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems, seek to improve communication, and promote optimal mental health.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client

2. Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed

3. Provide CPST and minor case management functions if needed

4. Completes all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames

Competencies:

1. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at once

2. Good communication skills with both patients and coworkers

3. Outstanding reading, writing and organization skills

4. Detail-oriented personality

5. Sense of responsibility and compassion

6. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to help determine the cause of unusual allergic reactions

Education and Work Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in social work with a valid Ohio LSW

2. Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field is preferred.

3. LPCC, MFT, LISW, or IMFT is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses Required:

1. Licensed Social Worker

Physical/Mental Demands:

Normal office environment. Work is typically performed at a desk or table requiring the use of standard office equipment. Intermittent sitting, standing and stooping. May view computer screen for long periods of time. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

OTHER DUTIES: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conducted and civic responsibility. This includes our policy of offering fair and equal opportunities to every employee or applicant for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability or genetic information, or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected classes, in accordance with applicable law.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker