PRN Inpatient Therapist — Make a Difference

SUN Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The position emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, law enforcement, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes in an inpatient setting. This PRN role supports flexible scheduling and ongoing professional development within SUN Behavioral Health.

Qualifications

• Required: Current unencumbered license in state of employment (LPC/LMFT/LSW/LISW/LISW-S/LPCC/LPCC-S/LMSW/LCSW or state equivalent).
• Required: CPR and hospital de-escalation certification.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a mental health field.
• Experience: Minimum of two years supervised clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations for patients/clients and document findings.
• Interview patients, families, and others to identify precipitating events and disruption levels.
• Assess psychosocial stressors to mitigate crisis impact.
• Facilitate emergency detention processes and prepare legal documents.
• Provide age-appropriate clinical care and conduct therapy sessions.
• Document assessments and linkage to appropriate level of care in medical records.
• Participate in treatment planning, discharge planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain safety and assist with crisis management and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Psychosocial evaluation

Interviewing

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

LPC/LMFT/LCSW license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

The position emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, law enforcement, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes in an inpatient setting. This PRN role supports flexible scheduling and ongoing professional development within SUN Behavioral Health.