Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist - Women's Behavioral Health, LISW or LISWS

Cleveland Clinic•North Olmsted, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist on our team, you will use your specialized clinical knowledge and advanced skills in psychotherapy, clinical counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and treatment planning to support patients across the mental health spectrum. This role will have a unique focus on addressing the growing need for mental health services within Infant and Maternal Health, providing an important resource for patients and families during a critical time in their lives. As part of this newer role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and develop programming that addresses emerging behavioral health needs and fills an important gap in care. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy while helping patients improve their mental health and overall well-being. Your work will directly support the Clinic’s mission of caring for life while helping expand access to meaningful, patient-centered behavioral health services.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with no record of substantiated ethics or patient abuse reports
Three years of experience in a behavioral health setting
Comprehensive knowledge of current psychotherapeutic techniques, theories and practices sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and counsel patients

Responsibilities

Utilize specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in psychotherapy, clinical counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments and treatment plans to patients.
Provide individual, group, family and crisis counseling.
Utilize a clinical focus across the mental health spectrum, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Participate in the development and implementation of assessments based on interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Consult with team members, statutory / voluntary agencies and relatives to ensure compliance with the patient treatment plan.
Act as a liaison between patients, families, community support workers and facilities to obtain information and facilitate discharge planning.
Educate and provide resources to patients and families.
Supervise and/or train lower-level social workers, students or interns.
Process paperwork and complete clinical documentation.
Participate in continuing professional education, departmental meetings and teaching.
Other duties as assigned.