Outpatient Therapist, OCD

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.

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 psychologist/psychotherapist applies psychological principles and techniques to provide clinical outpatient care to adult and adolescent patients, providing approximately 30 hours of direct patient care every week either in person or via telehealth. Provides diagnostic evaluations of each patient using empirically based tools and methods, focusing on OCD, Panic Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and other related disorders.

Provides ongoing individual, family, and group therapy as indicated using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Essential Functions:

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and/or families.
• Formulate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Lindner Center of Hope (LCOH) social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other treatment team members.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs.
• Perform all required patient care documentation accurately, legibly, and within expected time. Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets the professions and departments’ 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.
• Participate in departmental and LCOH quality improvement efforts; ensure peer review standards are met.
• Participate in community education and outreach.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, (Ph.D or Psy.D), or Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
• Independently Licensed in the State of Ohio
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment services with a wide range of psychological problems.
• Experience working with individuals with OCD and severe anxiety disorders.
• Current experience and training with CBT and ERP.
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy and a professional demeanor.
• Must have CPR certification or complete the course to receive it within the first 2 weeks of employment.
• Function effectively as a team member with other staff members of the Lindner Center of HOPE.
• Ability to enthusiastically follow…