Residential Therapist

Lindner Center Of Hope; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a Residential Therapist to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans that meet the needs of patients and their families. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals living with mental illness, while working in a supportive environment that values your unique skills and contributions. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this role could be your next rewarding career move.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or doctoral degree in relevant field required.
• 5+ years of experience as a therapist in outpatient or residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapy to patients.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Interpersonal skills

Assessment and Counseling practices

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Doctoral degree in psychology or clinical psychology

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 Residential Therapist will conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group and/or family therapy. They will also work with Lindner Center of HOPE psychologists, care coordinators, advanced practice nurses, and psychiatrists to meet the needs of patients and their families in Residential Services.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and/or families.
• Formulate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Lindner Center of HOPE care coordinators, psychologists, psychiatrists and other treatment team members.
• Champions the patient experience; the sum of all interactions that influence a patient’s perception of our continuum of care and ultimately their well-being.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and clinical liaison for all treatment team members, families, patients, referrers, and external stakeholders. Interprets and integrates all information gathered and communicates treatment goals effectively to all involved.
• Collaborates with marketing to develop and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders to maximize these relationships and act as a Lindner Center of HOPE brand ambassador.
• Perform all required documentation accurately and within expected time. Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets professional and department 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.
• Participates in departmental and LCOH quality improvement efforts and meets peer review standards.
• Participates in community education and outreach.

Required Education:

• For LISW or LPCC applicants, master’s degree in social work or counseling.
• For PsyD/PhD applicants, doctoral degree in psychology or clinical psychology.

Required Training/Certifications:

• For LISW or LPCC applicants, must have a current unrestricted license in the State of Ohio as an Independent Social Worker or Professional Clinical Counselor for at least 5 years.
• For PsyD/PhD applicants, must have a current unrestricted license in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Psychologist for at least 5 years.

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a therapist in an outpatient or residential setting.
• Must have and maintain age specific competencies to work with patient population served.
• Knowledge of Assessment and Counseling practices and principles.

Additional Qualifications Considered:

• Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or Psychodynamic Therapies preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate and work with others to insure the best clinical outcome for patients and families.

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.

All candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to 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 the State 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.