Mental Health Therapist - Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit

Akron Children's Hospital • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist I applies graduate-level counseling or social work skills under the direct supervision of an independently licensed staff member, as required by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The role conducts psychosocial assessments of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and provides graduate-level clinical social work or counseling interventions appropriate to client needs and the department. The therapist completes the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain the clinical endorsement needed to practice independently.

This is a part-time, onsite position in the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, scheduled for 32 hours per week, Wednesday through Saturday, on the first shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A sign-on bonus is available with a two-year work commitment: $10,000 for dependent licensure (LPC, LSW, MFT) or $15,000 for independent licensure (LPCC, LISW, IMFT). The bonus is taxed.

Depending on the service area, duties may also include outpatient CBT interventions; CBT and DBT interventions in PHP/IOP individual, group, and family therapy; crisis assessment and telephone triage for PIRC; or CBT, Motivational Interviewing, family involvement, and behavior modification in substance-use services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling.
• Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) credential.
• Must meet Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria and become credentialed within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
• Complete 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain the clinical endorsement needed to practice independently.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record software such as EPIC is preferred.
• Experience providing clinical services through telehealth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families, and triage care accordingly.
• Communicate assessment findings, treatment and interventions, and interdisciplinary care plans through documentation and meetings such as patient rounds.
• Provide competent care addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs regardless of age.
• Provide case management for assigned patients by consulting and collaborating with hospital and community professionals and programs.
• Use evidence-based trauma and risk assessment tools and crisis intervention skills when indicated; determine whether referral to the Emergency Department or a more appropriate community agency is needed.
• Complete documentation ethically and on time, as expected within the department.
• Complete CBT interventions and other evidence-based treatment modalities to help patients and families complete individualized service plans in outpatient settings.
• Use CBT and DBT interventions in individual, group, and family therapy in PHP/IOP settings to support clients’ therapeutic goals.
• In PIRC, triage and assess intake calls from families and community referral sources; conduct preliminary telephone diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
• In PIRC, conduct comprehensive risk assessments face-to-face in the Emergency Department or through telehealth, collaborate on crisis treatment plans, and provide follow-up recommendations.
• In substance-use services, use CBT and other evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, involve families in therapy sessions, and provide behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for dependent licensure (LPC, LSW, MFT) or $15,000 for independent licensure (LPCC, LISW, IMFT), with a two-year work commitment; bonus is taxed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level