Integrated Mental Health Therapist

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
Provides clinical mental health services including: patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation and individual, family, couples and/or group therapy. Facilitate interventions and programs for chronic, acute and/or severe disease management, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy models, lifestyle medicine and psychoeducation. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team, to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial care to patients of Summa Health System.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:
a. Master’s Degree in Social Work or Related Field.
b. Active Licensed Independent Social Worker or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor)

2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Three (3) years of experience in the outpatient therapy setting.
b. Demonstrated competency in conducting diagnostic assessment, and ongoing therapy with the adult outpatient population.
c. Demonstrated experience in creation of effective and appropriate treatment plans, documentation of services provided and consistent communication with other providers.
d. Demonstrated experience with managed care reimbursement including utilization review and appropriateness of care concepts.

3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Experience working in Health Psychology is preferred. In lieu of experience, candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the psychiatric and psychological impact of chronic, acute and/or severe health challenges.
b. Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations of patients/customers from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$30.60/hr - $45.90/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.