Mental Health Therapist — CBT/DBT & Telehealth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking a Mental Health Therapist I to provide graduate-level counseling under supervision within a dynamic pediatric department.

The role includes psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, case management, and collaboration with hospital teams as part of the Psychiatric Intake Response Center ecosystem. Licensure hours toward independent practice are supported.

Qualifications

• 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) required within 1 year.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Must meet credentialing/privileging criteria and become credentialed within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and families and triages care accordingly.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team through documentation and rounds.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and case management for assigned patients.
• Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete timely documentation and coordinate referrals as appropriate.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

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

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking a Mental Health Therapist I to provide graduate-level counseling under supervision within a dynamic pediatric department.

The role includes psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, case management, and collaboration with hospital teams as part of the Psychiatric Intake Response Center ecosystem. Licensure hours toward independent practice are supported.