Trauma-Informed Child & Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a clinician to provide assessment, behavioral health treatment, case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention for children and families across settings. The role emphasizes empirically supported interventions and collaboration with a pediatric psychiatrist.

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT and Ohio licensure. Independent license preferred; intern-to-hire arrangements possible within the initial post-graduation window.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
• Appropriate Ohio licensure required; independent license preferred.
• Intern-to-Hire provision allows hiring while awaiting full licensure within 60 days post-graduation (up to 6 months extension).

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses and documents client problems, history, symptoms, mental status, and diagnosis.
• Develops specific, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and objectives.
• Employs empirically supported interventions aligned with program expectations.
• Coordinates care with other providers and community resources for continuity of care.
• Completes clinical charting and related administrative paperwork per policy.
• Stays current in pediatric psychopharmacology and collaborates with the team psychiatrist.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling/Social Work/MFT

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a clinician to provide assessment, behavioral health treatment, case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention for children and families across settings. The role emphasizes empirically supported interventions and collaboration with a pediatric psychiatrist.

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT and Ohio licensure. Independent license preferred; intern-to-hire arrangements possible within the initial post-graduation window.