Outpatient Mental Health Therapist II - $5K Bonus

Dev; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A children's health organization is hiring an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist II to conduct comprehensive assessments and provide clinical social work interventions. The role involves working with patients and their families, applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and crisis intervention skills. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work, relevant licenses, and 3-5 years of clinical experience. This full-time position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and is based in Canton, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health Counseling is required.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessments.
• Provide case management involving consultation with hospital and community professionals.
• Use evidence-based trauma assessments and crisis intervention skills.
• Complete documentation as required in the department.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Crisis intervention

Evidence-based trauma assessment

Electronic medical record software

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT)

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist II - $5K Bonus

Full‑time job in the Canton Behavioral Health Regional Center, 40 hours per week, 1st Shift: 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday. $5,000 sign‑on bonus with a 2‑year work commitment.

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Akron Children’s Hospital to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the United States.

About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been caring for children since 1890. Its pediatric specialties are among the nation’s best, and it operates two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio. In 2020, the health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. The hospital also operates neonatal and pediatric units in partner hospitals and offers virtual visits through Quick Care Online and the Akron Children’s Anywhere app.

OUR PROMISES

• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reason

Summary

The Mental Health Therapist II applies graduate‑level counseling skills/social work as an independently licensed staff pursuant to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Duties include psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and provision of graduate‑level clinical social work/counseling interventions appropriate to client needs within the department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessment, and triages care accordingly.
• Communicates with staff regarding assessment, treatment/interventions, and interdisciplinary care plans through documentation and meetings such as patient rounds.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Provides case management for assigned patients that involves consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs to deliver comprehensive care.
• Consistently uses evidence‑based trauma and risk assessment tools and applies crisis intervention skills when indicated, determining formally the need for a referral to the Emergency Department or a suitable community agency.
• Ethically and timely completes documentation as expected in the department.
• Other duties as required.

Outpatient Add‑On

• Complete Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions in addition to other evidence‑based treatment modalities to assist patients and families in completing their individualized service plans.

PHP/IOP Add‑On

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

PIRC Add‑On

• Works 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; conduct preliminary diagnostic assessment over the phone to assess the need for services for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessment either face‑to‑face in the ED or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with the family.
• Consults and collaborates with hospital and community professionals and programs to develop and communicate a crisis treatment plan for patients and families and provides recommendations for follow‑up.

Substance Use Add‑On

• Use of 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 Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) required. For SUD positions, LCDC II, LCDC III, or LICDC is preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3‑5 years in preferred clinical setting.
• Supervision endorsement from the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board preferred.
• Must meet Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria.
• Years of supervisory experience: None.

Akron Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Position: ALLIED HEALTH OTHER