Genesis Healthcare System·University Heights, Ohio
The Behavioral Health Therapist conducts therapy assessments and provides group and individual therapy for psychiatric patients. They are responsible for completing documentation, participating in team meetings, and developing therapeutic interventions.
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Therapists to provide behavioral health/ Substance use disorder groups and individual therapies in collaboration with a multi-Disciplinary treatment team.
Opportunities to work with adult, geriatric, and adolescent clients within an innovative and growing behavioral health program setting.
Inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health settings.
Crisis prevention intervention/ Aggression management system training.
Workplace safety with onsite public safety along with our real time locating system (Rtls).
Full continuum of mental health services provided.
Autonomy in developing therapeutic interventions to meet patient needs.
Day shift, evening shift, weekdays, rotating weekends and holidays.
Full-Time 40-Hour positions.
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Conducts therapy assessments and group and individual therapy with inpatient psychiatric adult, child, and adolescent patients.
Essential duties 1.
Completes documentation accurately, competently, and within specified time frames.
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Cross train as appropriate to credentials, licensure, scope of practice and department need.
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Completes assessments to determine patient strengths and needs.
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Completes charges daily.
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Active and competent participation in various team meetings, remaining patient focused.
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Delegates tasks to the Mental Health Technicians as necessary.
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Completes daily patient therapy schedule in a timely and competent manner.
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Consistently meets established department productivity expectations.
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Works in Outpatient Behavioral Health providing group therapy, as needed 10.
Conducts group therapies with a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses, ages, and developmental functioning 11.
Participate in multi-disciplinary medical model treatment team.
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Performs other functions as assigned.
1. Skills necessary to provide mental health care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate for the age group served. 2. Knowledge of DSM –V diagnosis. 3. Must have excellent written and verbal skills to facilitate working with various multidisciplinary team members. 4. License, registration, and/or certification appropriate to the field. Minimum bachelors degree in mental health field such as; art, recreational, counseling (P.C., P.C.C.), Social Work (LSW, LISW) or music therapy (MTA).
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job .
Candidates must have a minimum bachelor's degree in a mental health field and possess the necessary skills to provide mental health care. Knowledge of DSM-V diagnosis and excellent communication skills are also required.
Market context
Behavioral health therapists in Ohio are typically in steady demand as clinics, hospitals, and community programs expand integrated care services. This role is competitive because employers often want an Ohio LSW or LISW, integrated behavioral health experience, and EMR/EHR proficiency, with a master’s degree strongly preferred. Before applying, confirm your license status and prepare examples of coordinated care work; the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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