Behavioral Therapist - Psychiatry Office

Summa Health; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 42,154 - 63,231; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Job summary

A regional health provider seeks a Behavioral Therapist to deliver individual and group therapy as part of an outpatient team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social work or counseling, valid licensure, and experience in behavioral health. You will work collaboratively in a supportive environment aimed at patient recovery and empowerment, with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in relevant field and valid Ohio license.
• Minimum three years of behavioral health clinical experience.
• Knowledge in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and referral services for patients.
• Work within a clinical treatment team.
• Participate in the development and marketing of programs.

Skills

Knowledge of DSM-V

Cognitive/Behavior Group Therapy skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LPC, LSW, PCC Ohio license

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EPIC)

Job description

Behavioral Therapist - Psychiatry Office

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Full Time / Benefit Eligible

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summa Health Medical Group

45 Arch Street

Akron, OH 44304

Full Time / Benefit Eligible

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Under general supervision, provides individual, group, psychiatric diagnostic assessment, and referral services for the Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program. Works as part of a clinical treatment team that includes the medical and administrative directors of outpatient services. Participates in policy and program development, program marketing, data collection, peer review, supervision and training to personnel, students, and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education Required:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field of study and currently licensed as an LISW, LPCC, IMFT, LICDC, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and licensure.
• Master’s degree in counseling or social work with current Ohio license (LPC, LSW, PCC) considered, if independent licensure can be obtained within one year of hire.
  
  

Experience & Training Required

• Minimum of three years behavioral health clinical experience.
• Two years’ experience providing intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization clinical care preferred.
• Must have (or attain within one year) nonviolent crisis intervention certification and maintain same thereafter.
• Must have or attain BLS-C certification and maintain certification thereafter.
  
  

Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience using DSM-V and Cognitive/ Behavior Group Therapy skills
• Extensive knowledge and experience with diagnosis and treatment of mental health, substance use disorders and dual diagnosis treatment issues and interventions desired.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EPIC) and concurrent documentation, preferred.
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Summa by: Creating a patient care environment, which is focuses on the treatment needs and experiences of those served.
• Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure
• Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team's direction)
• Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other health care professionals in exchanging information and assisting with patient care
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, visitors, and community representatives in assisting to achieve health care goals
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
  
  

Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

• Adheres continuously to the ethical standards of the profession.
  
  

Level Of Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$30.60/hr - $45.90/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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