Mental Health Therapist — CBT/DBT & Sign-On Bonus

Akron Children's; Clark Corners (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000 (Dependent)

Sign-On Bonus $15,000 (Independent)

Job summary

Akron Children's in Ohio seeks a Mental Health Therapist I to apply graduate-level counseling/social work skills under supervision. You will assess and treat individuals, adolescents and families, and complete required supervision hours for licensure to practice independently.

The role includes outpatient and specialty add-ons (CBT/DBT) with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and coordination with hospital and community resources. Onsite, 1st shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or clinical mental/behavioral health counseling is required.
• Licensed or credentialed (LSW/LPC/MFT) is required.
• Must obtain Akron Children's credentialing within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with telehealth and EPIC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial assessment and triage care.
• Communicate assessment, treatment plans and outcomes with staff.
• Provide age-appropriate care across physical, psychological, social, and safety needs.
• Provide case management with hospital and community professionals for continuity of care.
• Perform trauma and risk assessments; apply crisis intervention when needed.
• Complete documentation in a timely and ethical manner.
• Other duties as required.
• CBT/DBT add-ons for outpatient/ PHP/IOP add-ons as specified.
• Triage and intake via telehealth and collaborate on crisis treatment plans.
• Involve family in therapy for substance use add-ons where appropriate.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Telehealth

EPIC

MS Office (Outlook Excel Word)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's in Ohio seeks a Mental Health Therapist I to apply graduate-level counseling/social work skills under supervision. You will assess and treat individuals, adolescents and families, and complete required supervision hours for licensure to practice independently.

The role includes outpatient and specialty add-ons (CBT/DBT) with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and coordination with hospital and community resources. Onsite, 1st shift, full-time.