Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Services

Akron Children's; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus for dependent licenses

$15,000 sign-on bonus for independent licenses

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a qualified Mental Health Therapist for their Barberton location. This full-time position entails conducting psychosocial assessments, providing case management, and engaging in crisis intervention.

The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling along with relevant certifications. A notable sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for independent licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Licensed as LSW, LPC, or MFT.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessments.
• Provide case management and collaborate with professionals for comprehensive care.
• Use evidence-based assessment tools and crisis intervention skills.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Motivational Interviewing

Telehealth

Case Management

Education

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

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Tools

EPIC electronic medical record software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Mental Health Therapist will apply graduate-level counseling skills/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 for dependent (LPC, LSW, MFT)
• $15,000 for independent (LPCC, LISW, IMFT)

Hours & Location

• Full-Time: 40 Hours Per Week
• 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Monday - Friday
• Location: Barberton 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 for competent care of the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients served regardless of age.
• Provide case management for assigned patients that involves consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs to deliver comprehensive care.
• Use evidence-based trauma and risk assessment tools and apply crisis intervention skills when indicated, determining the need for referral to the Emergency Department or a suitable community agency.
• Ethically and timely complete documentation as expected in 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 individualized service plans.

PHP/IOP Add-On

• Use CBT and DBT (Dialectical Based 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 from families and community referral sources. Conduct preliminary diagnostic assessment over the telephone for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessment face-to-face in the ED or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with families.
• 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 and 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 & 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) required.
• Must meet Akron Children's Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria and become credentialed within 1 year of hire.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year.
• Years of supervisory experience: None.

Employment Details

• Full Time: FTE 1.000000
• Status: Onsite