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Emergency Department Behavioral Health - Independent Clinician (LISW/LPCC/PhD/PsyD) - NIGHTS - Dublin Methodist & Virtual Health

Role overview

Summary

This role is for an Independent Clinician responsible for providing behavioral health services to patients and their families. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions, ensuring effective patient care within the Behavioral Health department at OhioHealth.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Counseling or related field.
  • LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker or LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor certification.
  • Experience working with acutely-ill psychiatric patients.
  • Knowledge of clinical psychopathology, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
  • Ability to practice independently in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient/family/significant other interviews and complete biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Develop and implement plans of intervention based on assessments, providing various types of therapy.
  • Maintain awareness of current hospital and community services to assist patient biopsychosocial functioning.
  • Document assessments and interventions in patient's medical record in accordance with department standards.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

About the company

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OhioHealth

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  • 10,001+
OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based health system of 35,000 associates, providers and volunteers. We lead with our mission to improve the health of those we serve throughout our 14 hospitals and 200+ urgent, primary and specialty care sites spanning 50 Ohio counties. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we are proud to be recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” 15 times since 2007 and rated a Top Hospital & Health System and Regional Company by DiversityInc in 2023. As a top employer, we want you to be challenged, to inspire others, to get involved, to seek diverse perspectives, but above all else, take care of yourself first, so you can care for others.

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Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for providing services to patients, families, and significant others including completion of biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, formulation of treatment plans and treatment interventions, therapy sessions (individual, couples, family or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning. The Clinician can practice independently and without supervision, as permitted by the State of Ohio licensure.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30%
Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, charts reviews and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient biopsychosocial functioning. Completes assessments including: risk factors of harm toward self or others, developmental and age-specific needs, ability to care for self, ability to care for dependents, ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs, ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships, and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations. Develops preliminary diagnosis formulation.
30%
Develops and implements plan of intervention based on assessment. Provides crisis intervention, supportive, educational, individual, couples, family or group therapies in an effort to resolve problem areas. Employs treatment planning, continuum of care planning, and discharge planning.
20%
Maintains awareness of current hospital and community services to assist patient biopsychosocial functioning. Provides information and facilitates successful linkages between these services and patient.
20%
Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient's medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors - American Counseling Association

Additional Job Description:

Social Work, Nursing, Counseling or related field; Licensure to practice independently in the State of Ohio or Certificate of Authority, e. g. , LISW, LPCC. Clinical psychopathology, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of biopsychosocial development for the age of patients served. Experience working with acutely-ill psychiatric patients is essential.

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Department

Behavioral Health

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment 

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