Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Services Job Barberton area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

Compensation and Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus [taxed] Available: $10,000 for Dependent (LPC, LSW, MFT), $15,000 for Independent (LPCC, LISW, IMFT).

Work Hours and Location

Full‑time: 40 Hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Location:

Barberton Primary Care, Department:
Outpatient Services.

Summary

The Mental Health Therapist I applies graduate‑level counseling skills/social work under the direct supervision of an independently licensed staff member as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Duties include the psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and the provision of graduate‑level clinical social work/counseling interventions appropriate to client needs in the context of the department.

The position will complete the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain the clinical endorsement required to practice independently.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial comprehensive patient and family psychosocial assessment and triage care accordingly.

Communicate with staff regarding assessment, treatment/interventions and interdisciplinary care plans through documentation and meetings such as patient rounds.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients served regardless of age.

Provide case management for assigned patients that involves consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs to deliver appropriate and comprehensive care.

Consistently use evidence‑based trauma and risk assessment tools and apply crisis intervention skills when indicated; formally determine the need for a referral to the Emergency Department or a more suitable community agency.

Ethically and timely complete documentation as expected in the department.

Other duties as required.

Outpatient Add On

Complete Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions in addition to other clinical evidence‑based treatment modalities to assist patients and families in completing their individualized service plans.

PHP/IOP Add On

Apply CBT and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) interventions through individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in achieving therapeutic goals.

PIRC Add On

Work in a fast‑paced environment conducting risk assessments and using crisis intervention skills as needed.
Triage and assess intake calls from families and community referral sources; conduct preliminary diagnostic assessment over the telephone to assess the need for services for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessment either face‑to‑face in the ED or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with the family.
Engage in consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs to develop and communicate a crisis treatment plan for patients and families and provide recommendations for follow‑up.

Substance Use Add On

Use CBT and other evidence‑based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing.
Involve family in therapy sessions and provide behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated.

Technical Expertise

Experience working with electronic medical record software such as EPIC is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

Experience providing clinical services through telehealth is preferred.

Education and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling is required.

Certification:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) required.

You must meet Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria and become credentialed within one year of hire.

Years of relevant experience:
Minimum one year in the preferred setting.

Years of supervisory experience:
None.

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