Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Services

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Full-time Position

Clinical Supervision

Job summary

Akron Children's in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist I to provide psychosocial assessments and counseling under supervision. This role requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and relevant licensure in Ohio.

The therapist will work onsite, conducting assessments and providing treatment interventions for children and adolescents, with a focus on evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered for independent licensure.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Certification: LSW, LPC, or MFT is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessment.
• Communicate with staff regarding assessment and treatment interventions.
• Provide case management for assigned patients.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Telehealth Experience

Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Summary

The Mental Health Therapist I apply graduate-level counseling skills and social work under the direct supervision of an independently licensed staff member as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The duties performed include the psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and the provision of graduate-level clinical social work/counseling interventions as appropriate to client needs in the context of the department. This position will complete the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain the clinical endorsement required to practice independently.

Sign-On Bonus

$10,000 Dependent (LPC, LSW, MFT)
$15,000 Independent (LPCC, LISW, IMFT)

Full-Time

40 Hours Per Week
8:30am - 5pm
Monday - Friday
Location: Fairlawn Primary Care
Department: Outpatient Services

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessment, and triage care accordingly.
• Communicate with staff regarding assessment, treatment/interventions, and interdisciplinary care plan through documentation and meetings such as patient rounds.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Provide case management for assigned patients that involves consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs in order to provide the most appropriate and comprehensive care.
• Consistently use evidence-based trauma and risk assessment tools and apply crisis intervention skills when indicated, determining formally the need for a referral to the Emergency Department or a more suitable community agency.
• Complete ethical and timely documentation as expected in the context of the department.
• Other duties as required.

Outpatient Add On

• Complete Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions in addition to other clinical evidence-based treatment modalities to assist patients and families in the completion of their individualized service plans.

PHP/IOP Add On

• Use CBT and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) interventions through individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in achieving therapeutic goals.

PIRC Add On

• Work in a fast‑paced environment conducting risk assessments and using crisis intervention skills as needed.
• Triage and assess intake calls received from families and community referral sources, conducting preliminary diagnostic assessment over telephone to assess the need for services for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments either face‑to‑face in the ED or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with the family.
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs to develop and communicate a crisis treatment plan for patients and families and provide recommendations for follow‑up.

Substance Use Add On

• Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention as well as other evidence‑based practices such as Motivational Interviewing.
• Involve family in therapy sessions and provide behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated.

Technical Expertise

• Experience working with electronic medical record software such as EPIC is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience providing clinical services through telehealth is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling is required.
• Certification: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is required.
• Must meet Akron Children's Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria and become credentialed within one year of hire.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Years of supervisory experience: None.

Other Information

Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Status: Onsite