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Job Title

Behavioral Health Therapist

Location

Lakewood

Facility

Lakewood Family Health Center

Department

Ctr Integrative Medicine-Primary Care Institute

Job Code

T24507

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

7:00am-8:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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 receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will assist employees in accessing appropriate behavioral health services and treatment resources while providing support throughout the referral process. In this role, you will consult with managers on employee behavioral health concerns and deliver training and education to promote workplace well-being, effective communication, and a supportive work environment.

A caregiver in this role works a remote day/evening rotation from 7:00 a.m. -- 8:00 p.m., with one day each week spent onsite at the Lakewood FHC facility.

To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in Ohio.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Assist employees in receiving treatment.
Consult and provide training to management.
Provide assessment and ongoing services to employees and their families.
Systematically and continually assess patient physical and mental condition in collaboration with the patient/family and primary care physician.
Provide counseling services and training sessions for management on EAP services.
Participate in implementing program promotions and awareness activities.
Assess, collaborate and coordinate patient discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
Participate in regular in-service training opportunities and professional EAP organizations.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Master's degree in Professional Counseling or Social Work
Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Three years of healthcare experience in a behavioral health setting
Working knowledge of computerized healthcare documentation system and computerized appointment scheduling system
Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Training in short-term therapy techniques
Knowledge of chemical dependency and substance abuse

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
Must be able to sit for one hour or more. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.