Mental Health Therapist - Integrated

Mental Health Therapist - Integrated
Summa Health Medical Group
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
115 5th Street NW Barberton, OH 44203 *hybrid eligible*

**Hire On Incentive Eligible**

Summa Health - headquartered in Akron, Ohio - is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the state. Formed in 1989 with the merger of Akron City and St. Thomas Hospital, our nonprofit system has 8,000+ employees; nearly 1,000 credentialed physicians; and buildings and facilities totaling more than 3 million square feet across our campuses. Summa Health strives to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients and members and contribute to a healthier community.

Summary:
The Mental Health Therapist provides clinical mental health services including: patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation and individual, family, couples and/or group therapy. This role is responsible for facilitating interventions and programs for chronic, acute and/or severe disease management, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy models, lifestyle medicine and psychoeducation. The Mental Health Therapist 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 (LISW), LPCC, Psychologist, or LMFT

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.

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.

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.

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.