Nationwide Children's Hospital

Psychiatric Crisis Dept. Contract Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital  •  $42/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

  • Appropriate Independent Ohio licensure, required.
  • $42/hr Flat Rate
  • Must maintain a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month, scheduled consistently across the month to support team coverage and continuity of care.
  • Required to attend all mandatory trainings and educational sessions specific to the Psychiatric Crisis Department to maintain competency and compliance.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work variable shifts, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental needs.

Provides mental health therapy services to clients in a behavioral health agency setting, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote recovery and improve overall well-being. Essential Functions:

  • Assists in developing specific, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and objectives.
  • Accurately assesses and documents client presenting problems, history, symptomology, mental status, and diagnosis. Prescribes initial interventions in a timely manner.
  • Employs strategies of intervention that are consistent with empirically supported treatments and consistent with program expectations.
  • Remains current in general knowledge of psychopharmacology in pediatric behavioral healthcare and collaborates consistently with team psychiatrist.
  • Coordinates client care with other service providers and community resources to assure continuity of care.
  • Completes clinical charting and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with policy standards.


Education Requirement:

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and FamilyTherapy, required.
  • Doctorate, preferred.


Licensure Requirement:

Appropriate Independent Ohio licensure, required.


Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, peers and community representatives.


Experience:

Experienceproviding and managing behavioral healthcare to children, adolescent and families, required.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Nationwide Children's Hospital

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.

Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Year Founded
1892
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