Licensed Professional Counselor - ER Psych: PRN Day/Night - (260009OH)
"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.The Licensed Professional Counselor role within University Hospitals offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.We currently offer an opportunity for a PRN LPC to support patients with mental health issues. What You Will DoProvides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs.Maintains a current working knowledge of UH network services and promotes utilization of such services.Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers. Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
EducationMaster's Degree from accredited school of Counseling Required Work ExperienceHospital/Health Agency experience (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAttainment of LPCC status is encouraged with one year of eligibility. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates ability to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge in delivery of care. (Required proficiency)Multi tasks and prioritizes work. (Required proficiency)Performs autonomously as a professional. (Required proficiency)Excellent verbal and written communication. (Required proficiency) Licenses and CertificationsLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Required)LPCC status within one year of eligibility (Preferred) Position Details/Preferred QualificationsThe Psych Emergency Access Center is the evaluation and transfer center for the psychiatric population in all of our entity emergency departments. The LPC performs direct evaluations to determine admission or discharge. Patients are seen both in-person and telemedicine. It is a very fast-paced environment as patients from all entities are seen within one hour of referral time. The ideal candidate will be autonomous, reliable, a critical thinker, have a crisis background, have strong passion for the psychiatric population, and be a self-starter. The position requires someone with availability during the week and on weekends to cover days and nights. Shifts are typically 12 hours; requirements are 4 shifts every 6 weeks. It is both telemedicine in Shaker Heights, and in-person at our Cleveland Medical Center. Physical DemandsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
11100 Euclid Avenue
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland 44106
: Social Work / Counseling
: Adult_Acute_Care_UHC
: Per Diem
: PRN - ShiftPRN
: Standard
: Professional
: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Remote Work: No
: Oct 14, 2026, 4:00:00 AM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
