Therapist, Lindner Center of HOPE

University of Cincinnati; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Therapist to join its renowned team. This role offers the chance to work alongside talented psychiatrists and healthcare professionals, providing essential therapy services to patients and their families. The position emphasizes collaboration, continuous education, and community outreach, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required for the Outpatient Therapist position.
• 5+ years experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient care documentation.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Collaboration with treatment teams

Documentation standards

Community outreach

Interpersonal skills

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

Job Overview

Lindner Center of HOPE is a nationally renowned psychiatric center of excellence located in Mason, Ohio, committed to providing state of the art care to patients at all levels of care. We continue to expand our services and are looking for an Outpatient Therapist (Clinical Counselor) to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work with other very talented psychiatrists and health care professionals in a variety of psychiatric specialties. LCOH is part of the UC Health network, and also has affiliations with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Mayo Clinic.

The Outpatient Therapist (Clinical Counselor) will conduct psychosocial assessments; provide individual, group and/or family therapy. They will work with Lindner Center of HOPE psychologists, advanced practice nurses and psychiatrists to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and/or families.
• Formulate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Lindner Center of HOPE social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other treatment team members.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs.
• Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets the profession's and department's documentation standards. Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely. Perform all required documentation accurately and within expected time.
• 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 to ensure peer review standards are met.
• Participate in community education and outreach.

Required Education

Master’s Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

State of Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or as a Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S).
• A current unrestricted license in the State of Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor for at least 5 years.
• At least 5 years’ experience working as a therapist in an outpatient setting required.
• Must have and maintain age-specific competencies to work with the patient population served.
• Knowledge of assessment and counseling practices and principles.
• Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is ideal.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and work with others to ensure the best clinical outcome for patients and families.
• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision, and values.