Licensed Therapist - Inpatient

Windsorlaurelwood; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Windsorlaurelwood in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Therapist to provide mental health therapy and client case management. The role involves working with patients to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and engage in psychotherapy. Candidates must have relevant degrees and licenses along with experience in mental health treatment.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
• Two years of experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to clients.
• Manage all assigned client cases effectively.
• Assist in crisis intervention situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic techniques

Crisis intervention

Client case management

Education

MSW or Master's degree in counseling

LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC certification

Job description

Responsibilities

We are hiring an INPATIENT LICENSED THERAPIST (LSW, LISW, LPC, and/or LPCC) with experience to join our award winning inpatient staff.

The Inpatient Therapist provides direct patient care, including completion of psychosocial assessments, formulation of treatment plans, provision of psychotherapy groups, crisis safety plans, and completion of discharge planning. The Therapist interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities, maintaining communication with patients’ families and support systems. The Therapist may participate in crisis intervention situations, where verbal de‑escalation techniques and safety planning are required. The Therapist ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards.

• Deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services to children, adolescents, and adults addressing behavioral health, mental health, and substance use concerns.
• Manage and oversee all assigned client cases.
• Collaborate and communicate with each client’s care team, including legal guardians, families, and both internal and external partners, as appropriate.
• Provide clients with resources, support, and referrals to community-based or external services when needed.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and emergency response, including partnering with external institutions for continuity of care.
• Complete all clinical documentation and administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to remain current on evidence‑based treatment approaches for anxiety and related disorders.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism in conduct and presentation in all client and stakeholder interactions.
• Communicate proactively and promptly with clients, clinical partners, and the practice’s administrative team.
• Engage actively in continuing education opportunities and participate in small group supervision sessions.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $5,000.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan forgiveness program.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• A MSW or Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college or university.
• A LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC issued by the State of Ohio.
• Two years previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility with direct experience with group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback in a growth-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to navigate change and ambiguity.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.

Equal Opportunity

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.