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Psychotherapist - Ambulatory
Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH 44101 • Posted 26 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • Mid Level
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The Ambulatory Psychotherapist at Cleveland Clinic is a licensed independent practitioner responsible for providing clinical mental health diagnoses and treatment in an ambulatory adult practice setting. This role involves differentiating appropriate levels of care, formulating outpatient treatment plans, and coordinating care with other practitioners. The position supports the treatment resistant depression clinic and requires a minimum of three years' experience in a behavioral health setting.
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.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- English language proficiency.
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S) certification.
- No record of substantiated ethics or patient abuse reports.
- A minimum of three years' experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Ability to concisely document clinical findings and patient needs in an electronic medical record.
- Ability to navigate a multi-specialized behavioral health environment and communicate across different electronic platforms and across a broad geographic provider base.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a renowned nonprofit academic medical center that offers world-class clinical and hospital care, with a strong focus on research, education, and health information. They provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, expert doctors, convenient locations, flexible appointment options, health resources, and online support to ensure every patient receives exceptional care and support.
Full 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 receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Ambulatory Psychotherapist is a Licensed independent practitioner in an ambulatory adult practice setting that provides 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 a patient with a well formulated outpatient treatment plans and care coordination with other relevant practitioners. This position will help support the treatment resistant depression clinic, doing short term therapy treatment and groups.
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.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The Ambulatory Psychotherapist is a Licensed independent practitioner in an ambulatory adult practice setting that provides 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 a patient with a well formulated outpatient treatment plans and care coordination with other relevant practitioners. This position will help support the treatment resistant depression clinic, doing short term therapy treatment and groups.
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.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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