At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Ambulatory Psychotherapist Location Stow Facility Stow Health and Wellness Department Psych Serv OP-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code T97960 Shift Days Schedule 7:30am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. We are looking for an Ambulatory Psychotherapist to join our team of devoted caregivers. The Ambulatory Psychotherapist is a licensed independent practitioner, in an ambulatory adult practice setting, providing clinical mental health diagnoses from adjustment disorders to serious chronic mental health conditions such as Bipolar Affective Disorder, Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia. The Ambulatory Psychotherapist can differentiate appropriate levels of care and provide patients with well formulated outpatient treatment plans and care coordination with other relevant practitioners. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:30AM – 4:30PM. One scheduled day per week may be worked remotely. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide a minimum of clinical patient care hours per week, which is face to face with patients either in office or by virtual visit. Have knowledge of outpatient billing criteria for evaluation and follow up patient care. Provide treatment plans and coordination with patient involvement. Provide individual, group, family, couples and crisis counseling as needed. Coordinate higher levels of care for patients with severe mental health conditions, substance use disorders, etc. Provide needed patient resources to support mental health needs. Provide thorough and complete documentation for patient care to support clinical diagnoses and billing. Act as a liaison with patients, families, community support workers and facilities to obtain information. Provide continuing education to residents and various professionals in other discipline areas such as social work, nursing, care coordinators, medical students. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S) No record of substantiated ethics or patient abuse reports Three years of experience in a behavioral health setting with comprehensive knowledge of current psychotherapeutic techniques, theories and practices sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and counsel patients Can concisely document clinical findings and patient needs in an electronic medical record while navigating a multi-specialized behavioral health environment Can communicate across different electronic platforms and across a broad geographic provider base is essential Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of experience in talk therapy/counseling and diagnosis EPIC EHR experience Clinical behavioral health experience in counseling Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: A high degree of manual dexterity to produce materials on PC; normal or corrected vision; extensive sitting and frequent walking; occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
