Psychiatric Crisis Dept. Contract Therapist

Overview

Appropriate Independent Ohio licensure, required. $42/hr Flat Rate Must maintain a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month, scheduled consistently across the month to support team coverage and continuity of care. Required to attend all mandatory trainings and educational sessions specific to the Psychiatric Crisis Department to maintain competency and compliance. Must be flexible and willing to work variable shifts, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental needs.

Job Description

Summary: Provides mental health therapy services to clients in a behavioral health agency setting, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote recovery and improve overall well-being.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Assists in developing specific, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and objectives. Accurately assesses and documents client presenting problems, history, symptomology, mental status, and diagnosis. Prescribes initial interventions in a timely manner. Employs strategies of intervention that are consistent with empirically supported treatments and consistent with program expectations. Remains current in general knowledge of psychopharmacology in pediatric behavioral healthcare and collaborates consistently with team psychiatrist. Coordinates client care with other service providers and community resources to assure continuity of care. Completes clinical charting and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with policy standards. Education Requirement: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, required. Doctorate, preferred. Licensure Requirement: Appropriate Independent Ohio License, preferred Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, peers and community representatives.

Experience

• Experience providing and managing behavioral healthcare to children, adolescent and families, required.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Occasionally:
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs,
• Loud
• Noises,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 0-25 lbs,
• Reaching above shoulder,
• Working
• Outdoors
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck,
• Sitting,
• Squat/kneel,
• Standing,
• Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision,
• Computer skills,
• Decision
• Making,
• Depth perception,
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
• Additional
• Physical
• Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.