Outpatient Mental Health Therapist II Job Warren area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

Sign-On Bonus

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxed). Available Bonus Paid in Full with First Paycheck.

Shift

1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday.

Location

Warren/Harding Primary Care. Ages: 5-18.

Summary

The Mental Health Therapist II will apply graduate-level counseling skills/social work as an independently licensed staff as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The duties performed include the psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and the provision of graduate-level clinical social work/counseling interventions as appropriate to client needs in the context of the department.

Responsibilities

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

Communicate with staff regarding assessment, treatment/interventions and interdisciplinary care plan 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 the patients served regardless of age.

Provide case management for assigned patients that involves consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs in order to provide the most appropriate and comprehensive care.

Use evidence-based trauma and risk assessment tools consistently and apply crisis intervention skills when indicated, determining formally the need for a referral to the Emergency Department or a more suitable community agency.

Complete ethical and timely documentation as expected in the context of 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 patient and families in the completion of their individualized service plans.

PHP/IOP Add On

Use of CBT and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) intervention through individual, group, and family therapy, to support client 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 received from families and community referral sources. Conduct preliminary diagnostic assessment over 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 of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention as well as 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

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

Certification:
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) required. For SUD positions, LCDC II, LCDC III, or LICDC preferred.

Years of relevant experience:
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in preferred.

Supervision endorsement from the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board preferred.

Must meet Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria.

Years of supervisory experience:
None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status:
Onsite

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