Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist – Women's Behavioral Health, LISW or LISWS

Cleveland Clinic

Behavioral health therapist providing psychotherapy and crisis counseling for women’s mental health at Cleveland Clinic. Developing Infant and Maternal Health programming and coordinated patient care.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in psychotherapy and counseling, with a focus on developing and implementing treatment plans and assessments. Possesses strong skills in patient education, crisis counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Three Years Experience in Behavioral Health

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical CounselingDiagnostic InterviewsAssessmentsTreatment PlansCrisis CounselingPatient EducationClinical DocumentationPsychotherapeutic TechniquesBehavioral Health Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationSupervisionTrainingCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkMaster’s Degree in Counseling

Industry Keywords

Mental Health SpectrumAnxietyDepressionBipolar DisorderSchizophreniaStandard PrecautionsPersonal Protective EquipmentDischarge PlanningInterdisciplinary Treatment PlansContinuing Professional Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use specialized clinical knowledge and advanced skills in psychotherapy, clinical counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments and treatment plans
Provide individual, group, family and crisis counseling
Address the mental health spectrum, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Develop and implement assessments based on interdisciplinary treatment plans
Consult with team members, statutory/voluntary agencies and relatives to ensure treatment-plan compliance
Liaise between patients, families, community support workers and facilities to obtain information and facilitate discharge planning
Educate patients and families and provide resources
Supervise and/or train lower-level social workers, students or interns
Process paperwork and complete clinical documentation
Participate in continuing professional education, departmental meetings and teaching
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with no record of substantiated ethics or patient abuse reports
Three years of experience in a behavioral health setting
Comprehensive knowledge of current psychotherapeutic techniques, theories and practices sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and counsel patients
High degree of manual dexterity to produce materials on a PC
Normal or corrected vision
Extensive sitting and frequent walking
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive offerings supporting caregivers’ health, well-being and future
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Drug-free workplace
Continuing professional education opportunities