Mental Health Therapist II - Autism Center

Sign-On Bonus [taxed] Available w/2 Year Work Commitment$15,000 Independent (LPCC, LISW, IMFT)Full-Time: 40 Hours Per Week1st Shift: 9am-5pmMonday-FridayDepartment: Autism Center Summary: The Mental Health Therapist II apply graduate-level counseling skills/social work as an independently licensed staff as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The duties performed include the psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and the provision of graduate-level clinical social work/counseling interventions as appropriate to client needs in the context of the department. Responsibilities: Outpatient Add On: - Complete Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions in addition to other clinical evidence-based treatment modalities to assist patient and families in the completion of their individualized service plans. PHP/IOP Add On: - Use of CBT and DBT (Dialectical Based Therapy) intervention through individual, group, and family therapy, to support client in achieving therapeutic goals. PIRC Add On: - Works in a fast-paced environment conducting rick assessments and using crisis intervention skills as needed. - Triage and assess intake calls received from families and community referral sources. Conducts preliminary diagnostic assessment over telephone to assess the need for services for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services. - Conducts comprehensive risk assessment either face to face in the ED or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with the family. - Engages in consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs in order to develop and communicate a crisis treatment plan for patients and families and provides recommendations for follow-up. Substance Use Add On: - Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention as well as other evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing. - Involve family in therapy sessions and provide behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated. Autism Add On: - Develop expertise in autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities - Develop individualized behavior intervention plans, and treatment plans based on assessment data. - Provide parent and caregiver training to ensure the generalization of skills and behaviors. - Work closely with families, caregivers, and other team members to ensure that interventions are consistently implemented across various settings (home, school, community). - Conduct regular clinical supervision meetings to review client progress and data, adjust intervention strategies, and provide professional development. - Work closely with developmental pediatrics, psychology, and primary care providers - Administer developmental assessments (including ADOS-2) Other information: Technical Expertise Education and Experience Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf