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

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist - Women's Behavioral Health, LISW or LISWS Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department OB/GYN WHI Admin-Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute Job Code T9991W Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details 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. A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—5:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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 , f rom 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master’s D egree in S ocial W ork , C ounseling 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 n o 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 Physical Requirements: A high degree of manual dexterity to produce materials on PC; normal or corrected vision; extensive sitting and frequent walking; occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 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