School Mental Health Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic
Lakewood, OH
Job posting number: #7221929 (Ref:ccf19981070)
Posted: February 27, 2024
Job Description
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
We are looking for a Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist to join our growing Depression/Mood Disorders Program. The position includes opportunities for working in an outpatient setting in collaboration with a clinical psychologist, pediatric psychiatry providers and therapists, and coordinating care with a range of pediatric staff and providers. The program includes working with youth experiencing depression and a wide range of co-morbidities, such as various Anxiety Disorders, OCD, ADHD, non-suicidal self-injury, sleep issues, and suicidal ideation and behaviors.
As a part of our team, you will have a direct care role that includes diagnostic intakes and treatment planning, facilitating group interventions, learning and implementing evidence-based suicide risk assessment and safety planning, having a role in patient management for triage to appropriate treatments, and working with individual youth and parents utilizing evidence-based treatments in outpatient care. Additional exciting opportunities will include involvement in collaborating on program development, such as building our outpatient group programming and collaborating on step-down programs from IOP and higher level care.
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Has strong therapy and social work skills.
• Has a master’s degree in social work, counseling or similar with appropriate licensure.
• Is highly organized and communicates well.
• Has experience with evidence-based practices in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.
The Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health believes in the value of diversity, and we aim to create a workplace that is equitable and inclusive. We know that diversity makes us a stronger and more resilient team, and we strive to develop an environment where all team members can contribute and are valued for their contributions. We welcome faculty, staff, and trainees from varied backgrounds to help further our mission and strengthen our ability to meet the needs of our patients, families and community.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizes specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas psychotherapy, clinical counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments and treatment plans to patients.
- Participates in development and implementation of an appropriate assessment based interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient relative to ensure compliance with patient treatment plan.
- Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment, participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Provides individual, group, family and crisis counseling.
- Acts as a liaison with patients, families, community support workers and facilities to obtain information and facilitate discharge planning.
- Provides education and resources for patients and family members.
- Supervises and/or trains lower level social workers, students or interns. Processes paperwork, telephone calls and completes clinical documentation.
- Participates in continuing professional education, departmental meetings and teaching.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
Certifications:
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW); no record of substantiated ethics or patient abuse reports.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of three years' experience in a behavioral health setting is required with comprehensive knowledge of current psychotherapeutic techniques, theories, and practices sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and counsel patients.
- The ability to concisely document clinical findings and patient needs in an electronic medical record while navigating a multi-specialized behavioral health environment and the ability to communicate across different electronic platforms and across a broad geographic provide base is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Have worked in a team atmosphere with psychologist and pediatric providers.
Has provided developmental, behavioral, and diagnostic guidance to primary care pediatric caregiver team.
Skilled in brief interventions and psychoeducation with children and families.
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.
Keywords: Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, or Licensed Social Worker, LSW, Pediatric, psychoeducation, Peds Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist
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By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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