BH Outpatient Therapist - Autism Behavioral Intervention Program

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital is seeking an Outpatient Therapist for their Autism Behavioral Intervention Program. The therapist will be responsible for clinical assessments, treatment planning, and providing support to families, ensuring high-quality care for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs. The position requires a Master's degree and the appropriate Ohio licensure, emphasizing strong communication and problem-solving skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or professional school.
• Appropriate Ohio licensure required.
• Experience providing culturally appropriate behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical assessment, treatment, and case management for children and families.
• Develops measurable treatment goals and objectives.
• Coordinates care with service providers to ensure continuity.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

BH Outpatient Therapist - Autism Behavioral Intervention Program

Pay Competitive

Location Westerville/Ohio

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 2024-52510

Overview:

The BH Outpatient Therapist (Autism Behavioral Intervention Program) is responsible for the clinical assessment and clinical care of patients of CASD BIP and their families. This individual is primarily responsible for the initial diagnostic and treatment planning sessions for BIP patients, in addition to providing other clinical services, such as parent support/training, psychological testing, school consultation, care coordination, and/or other consultation services. This individual will assist families in determining next steps of care for their child, connect with referring partners to create smooth linkages to CASD, and support and inform on-going CASD clinicians of the patient’s critical clinical needs, barriers and preferences.

Job Description Summary:

Provides clinical assessment, behavioral health treatment, case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention for children, adolescents and their families across all professional and clinical settings.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:
• Assists in developing specific, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and objectives.
• Accurately assesses and documents client presenting problems, history, symptomology, mental status, and diagnosis. Prescribes initial interventions in a timely manner.
• Employs strategies of intervention that are consistent with empirically supported treatments and consistent with program expectations.
• Remains current in general knowledge of psychopharmacology in pediatric behavioral healthcare and collaborates consistently with team psychiatrist.
• Coordinates client care with other service providers and community resources to assure continuity of care.
• Completes clinical charting and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with policy standards.

Education Requirement:

Master's degree from an accredited university or professional school of Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, required.


Licensure Requirement:
• Appropriate Ohio licensure, required. Must remain current in required licensure and clinical or other training as required.
• Independent license or satisfactory progress toward independent licensure, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines, required.

Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, peers, and community representatives.


Experience:

Experienceproviding and managing culturally appropriate and trauma-informed behavioral healthcare to children, adolescent and families, required.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Flexing/extending of neck, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:


"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About the company

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care teaching hospital located in Columbus, Ohio.

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