Company: Anazao Community Partners
Location: Wayne and Holmes Counties, Ohio
About Us:
Anazao Community Partners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to swiftly meeting the behavioral health needs of our community through evidence-based practices and comprehensive support services. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both clients and staff.
ACP provides support to consumers through four Programs:
Programs:
- Access and Engagement: intake and short-term care
- Community Care: ACP's term for Case Management
- Counseling and Therapy: individual, group and family care in schools, office and home settings
- Service Coordination: facilitating engagement between providers and families/client systems to solve complex needs
Position Overview:
Anazao Community Partners (ACP) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven clinician to join our Access & Engagement Team, the essential front door to our agency’s behavioral health services. This role is more than intake—it’s where trust is built, hope is restored, and the clinical roadmap begins. The Access Therapist plays a critical role in shaping a client’s first experience of care and guiding them toward the most appropriate treatment pathways.
The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, system-savvy, and confident in diagnostic and decision-making processes. This role requires the ability to quickly assess client needs, clearly communicate service options, and work collaboratively across the agency to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Comprehensive Assessment & Diagnosis
- Conduct thorough but focused biopsychosocial assessments, using a mix of clinical screening tools (i.e. PHQ-9, DLA-20, GAD-7, DAST, etc.) and our EHR diagnostic assessment tool.
- Prioritize diagnostic clarity, especially in identifying substance use, SPMI, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.
- Use clinical judgment to establish accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate treatment planning.
2. Client Engagement & Orientation
- Explain the purpose and process of assessment in accessible and engaging language.
- Communicate the value of our services, setting clear expectations about what treatment entails (frequency, cost, duration), applying our Levels of Care to client situations.
- Foster trust and hope during the first point of contact.
3. Navigation & Decision-Making
- Serve as a system navigator, connecting clients to internal or external services based on clinical fit, acuity, and preferences.
- Make timely, confident referrals when Anazao is not the appropriate provider.
- Evaluate and document risk with clarity and clinical soundness.
4. Timeliness & Documentation
- Complete assessments and documentation within agency timelines, generally 72 hours.
- Coordinate with Access and Engagement team and with receiving clinicians to prevent service delays.
- Maintain workflow discipline that supports access to care and system-wide efficiency.
5. System Collaboration & Continuity
- Demonstrate fluency in Anazao’s range of services and pathways of care.
- Ensure smooth clinical handoffs through effective communication of key client data and needs.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement related to Access and Engagement.
6. Professional Presence
- Project clinical confidence and composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Instill a sense of direction and hope for clients, even amid complex or acute presentations.
Embody the agency’s mission and values through direct client care and team collaboration. Our mission is to swiftly meet the behavioral health needs of our community.
Qualifications:
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s (Preferred) degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Licensure
- Active licensure in the State of Ohio (LSW, LPC, MFT or LISW, LPCC, IMFT (independent preferred) or equivalent.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience with diagnostic assessment and engagement of diverse populations, including youth and adults.
- Competence in both mental health and substance use symptomology and treatment matching.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with Medicaid documentation and evidence-based treatment approaches preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in both community and office settings.
- Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- You are a quick thinker with strong clinical instincts and diagnostic fluency.
- You bring clarity, structure, and empathy to client interactions.
- You are comfortable “selling” the value of behavioral health services and coaching clients through the next steps.
- You understand access not as a transaction but as a pivotal clinical moment that determines long-term engagement and outcomes.
Work Environment and Benefits
- Flexible scheduling within structured service hours
- Supportive clinical supervision and team collaboration
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Benefits:
- Health, life, and retirement options
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
To Apply:
Please send your resume and any inquiries through Indeed or email to woodsm@anazaocommunitypartners.org
Anazao Community Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
