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Cleveland Clinic Ambulatory Psychotherapist in Amherst, Ohio
This position will support the ADHD clinic.
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 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 patient with a well formulated outpatient treatment plans, and care coordination with other relevant practitioners.
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:
Responsible for an independent ambulatory case load of patients.
Provides a minimum of clinical patient care hours per week, which is face to face with patient either in office or by virtual visit.
Has knowledge of outpatient billing criteria for evaluation and follow up patient care.
Provides treatment plan and coordination with patient involvement.
Provides individual, group, family, couples, and crisis counseling as needed.
Coordinates higher levels of care for patients with severe mental health condition, substance use disorders, etc.
Provides needed patient resources to support mental health needs.
Provides thorough and complete documentation for patient care to support clinical diagnoses and billing.
Acts as a liaison with patients, families, community support workers and facilities to obtain information.
Provides continuing education to residents and various professionals in other discipline areas such as social work, nursing, care coordinators, medical students.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Languages:
- English
Certifications:
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S) is required.
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 provider base is essential.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities