"Therapist, Outpatient, College of Medicine, Lindner Center of Hope"

Job Overview

Lindner Center of HOPE is a nationally renowned psychiatric center of excellence located in Mason, Ohio, committed to providing state-of-the-art care to patients at all levels of care. We continue to expand our services and are looking for multiple Telehealth Outpatient Therapists to join our team. Our Telehealth Outpatient Therapist team is comprised of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC), Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISW), and Independent Marriage & Family Therapists (IMFT). In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with other talented psychiatrists and health care professionals in a variety of psychiatric specialties. We have the largest medical staff of any freestanding psychiatric hospital, allowing you to have access to many professional resources. LCOH is part of the UC Health network and also has affiliations with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Mayo Clinic.

The outpatient therapist position applies psychological principles and techniques to provide clinical outpatient care to adult and adolescent patients, providing approximately 30 hours of direct patient care every week either in person or via telehealth. Provides diagnostic evaluations of each patient using empirically based tools and methods, focusing on OCD, Panic Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and other related behavioral disorders. Provides ongoing individual, family, and group therapy as indicated using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Essential Functions

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and/or families.
• Formulate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Lindner Center of HOPE (LCOH) social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other treatment team members.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs.
• Perform all required patient care documentation accurately, legibly, and within expected time. Documentation is concise, pertinent, and meets the profession and department’s documentation standards. Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
• Liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to mental health.
• Maintain current licensure and participate in continuing education to maintain competency in area of practice.
• Participate in departmental and LCOH quality improvement efforts; ensure peer review standards are met.
• Participate in community education and outreach.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Master's Degree:

• For LPCC: Degree must be from a clinical mental health counseling program, clinical rehabilitation counseling program, or addiction counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• For LISW: Degree must be in social work from a CSWE accredited program.
• For IMFT: Degree must be from a program identified as marriage and family therapy (also referred to as 'MFT').

Required Trainings/Certifications

• For LPCC: State of Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• For LISW: State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
• For IMFT: State of Ohio Independent Family and Marriage Therapist (IMFT).

Required Experience

No experience required.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Knowledge of Assessment and Counseling practices and principles. Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is ideal.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and work with others to ensure the best clinical outcome for patients and families.
• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of Hope mission, vision, and values.
• CPR certification or complete the course to receive it within the first 2 weeks of employment.
• Current experience and training with CBT and ERP.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance (including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave), and additional benefits like comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.