Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Services

$20,000 sign-on bonus (taxed) available with a 2-year work commitment required.

Schedule

Full-time: 40 hours per week, 1st shift: 8am–5pm Monday–Friday.

About the role

The Mental Health Therapist I applies graduate-level counseling/social-work skills under the direct supervision of an independently licensed staff member as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. This position completes the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain the clinical endorsement needed for independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessment and triages care accordingly.
• Communicates with staff regarding assessment, treatment/interventions, and interdisciplinary care plan through documentation and meetings such as patient rounds.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients served regardless of age.
• Provides case management for assigned patients that involves consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs to ensure the most appropriate and comprehensive care.
• Consistently uses evidence-based trauma and risk assessment tools and applies crisis intervention skills when indicated; formally determines the need for referral to the Emergency Department or a more suitable community agency.
• Completes documentation ethically and in a timely manner as expected in the context of the department.
• Performs other duties as required.

Specialty Add-On Responsibilities

Outpatient

• Completes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions alongside other clinical evidence-based treatment modalities to assist patients and families in completing individualized service plans.

PHP/IOP

• Uses CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions through individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in achieving therapeutic goals.

PIRC

• Works in a fast-paced environment conducting risk assessments and using crisis intervention skills as needed.
• Triages and assesses intake calls received from families and community referral sources.
• Conducts preliminary diagnostic assessments over the telephone to evaluate the need for services for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
• Performs comprehensive risk assessments either face-to-face in the ED or via telehealth to maximize continuity of care with the family.
• Engages in consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals to develop and communicate a crisis treatment plan for patients and families, providing recommendations for follow-up.

Substance Use

• Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing.
• Involves family in therapy sessions and provides behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) certification required.
• Must meet Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria and become credentialed within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience with electronic medical record software, such as EPIC, is preferred.
• Experience providing clinical services through telehealth is preferred.