Outpatient Therapist, OCD

Lindner Center of HOPE; Mason (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center providing outpatient care to adults and adolescents.

The psychologist/psychotherapist will provide approximately 30 hours of direct patient care weekly, in person or via telehealth, focusing on OCD, panic disorder, and related conditions using CBT and ERP.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or master’s in social work/counseling from an accredited program.
• Licensed in the State of Ohio (independently).
• Experience with OCD and anxiety disorders; CBT and ERP training.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and/or families.
• Formulate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with treatment team members including social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs.
• Maintain patient care documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

CBT

ERP

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D/Psy.D)

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.

• One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.
• Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.
• A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.

We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.

At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.

Position Summary:

The psychologist/psychotherapist applies psychological principles and techniques to provide clinical outpatient care to adult and adolescent patients, providing approximately 30 hours of direct patient care every week either in person or via telehealth. Provides diagnostic evaluations of each patient using empirically based tools and methods, focusing on OCD, Panic Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and other related disorders.Provides ongoing individual, family, and group therapy as indicated using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Essential Functions:

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and/or families.
• Formulate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Lindner Center of Hope (LCOH) social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other treatment team members.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs.
• Perform all required patient care documentation accurately, legibly, and within expected time. Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets the professions and departments’ documentation standards. Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
• Liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to mental health.
• Maintain current licensure and participate in continuing education to maintain competency in area of practice.
• Participate in departmental and LCOH quality improvement efforts; ensure peer review standards are met.
• Participate in community education and outreach.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Position Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, (Ph.D or Psy.D), or Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
• Independently Licensed in the State of Ohio
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment serviceswith a wide range of psychological problems.
• Experience working with individuals with OCD and severe anxiety disorders.
• Current experience and training with CBT and ERP.
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy and a professional demeanor.
• Must have CPR certification or complete the course to receive it within the first 2 weeks of employment.
• Function effectively as a team member with other staff members of the Lindner Center of HOPE.
• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of Hopemission, vision and values.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those performed in a normal office environment, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, and sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and ability to use a computer. Must be able to see, talk, and hear coworkers, patients, and others.

All candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to will conduct a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of Hope will follow the requirements for employment based on theState of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of Hope also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).

Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.