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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON
Mental Health Therapist I
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A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
$59,273 / year median in Ohio
+28% projected growth
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® Mental Health Therapist I•PHP/Outpatient Services
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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON
•Boardman, OH Posted:
7/22/2026•Expires:
10/20/2026Job ID:
293494014 Report this job Apply Now Save To My Profile Email Print Job Description $20,000 Sign-On Bonus [taxed] Available2-year work commitment requiredFull-Time:
40 Hours Per Week1stShift:
8am•4:30pm Monday•FridayLocation:
Mahoney Valley Behavioral Health CenterPartial Hospitalization and Outpatient Services Summary:
The Mental Health Therapist I apply graduate-level counseling skills/social work under the direct supervision of an independently licensed staff member as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The duties performed include the psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and the provision of graduate-level clinical social work/counseling interventions as appropriate to client needs in the context of the department. This position will complete the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain the clinical endorsement required to practice independently.Responsibilities:
Outpatient Add On:
Complete Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions in addition to other clinical evidence-based treatment modalities to assist patient and families in the completion of their individualized service plans.PHP/IOP Add On:
Use of CBT and DBT (Dialectical Based Therapy) intervention through individual, group, and family therapy, to support client in achieving therapeutic goals.PIRC Add On:
Works in a fast-paced environment conducting risk assessments and using crisis intervention skills as needed. Triage and assess intake calls received from families and community referral sources. Conducts preliminary diagnostic assessment over telephone to assess the need for services for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services. Conducts comprehensive risk assessment either face to face in the ED or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with the family. Engages in consultation and collaboration with hospital and community professionals and programs in order to develop and communicate a crisis treatment plan for patients and families and provides recommendations for follow-up.Substance Use Add On:
Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention as well as other evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing. Involve family in therapy sessions and provide behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated.Other information:
Technical Expertise Education and Experience Full Time FTE:
1.000000Status:
Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf See all jobs from this company Job Summary