Emergency Department Behavioral Health Independent Clinician - DAYS - Fri/Sat/Sun Block - Dublin Methodist & Virtual Health
Compensation
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Job Description
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary
This position is intended as a full-time position, with a schedule of Fri/Sat/Sun weekly. Alternatively, this could be a part-time position (24 hours/week) as Fri/Sat, Sun/Fri or Sun/Sat. The shift is 7a-7p.
This position is eligible for a $7500 sign-on bonus as a full-time associate. Part-time sign-on bonus is prorated at $3750.
Responsibilities And Duties
30%
Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, charts reviews and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient biopsychosocial functioning.
Completes assessments including: risk factors of harm toward self or others, developmental and age-specific needs, ability to care for self, ability to care for dependents, ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs, ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships, and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations. Develops preliminary diagnosis formulation.
30%
Develops and implements plan of intervention based on assessment. Provides crisis intervention, supportive, educational, individual, couples, family or group therapies in an effort to resolve problem areas. Employs treatment planning, continuum of care planning, and discharge planning.
20%
Maintains awareness of current hospital and community services to assist patient psychosocial functioning. Provides information and facilitates successful linkages between these services and patient.
20%
Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient's medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree (Required)LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors - American Counseling Association
Additional Job Description
Social Work, Nursing, Counseling or related field; Licensure to practice independently in the State of Ohio, e. g., LISW, LPCC, PhD or PsyD. Clinical psychopathology, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of bio-psychosocial development for the age of patients served. Experience working with acutely-ill psychiatric patient is required.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Department: Behavioral Health
Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.
OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Key Responsibilities
The clinician conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develops intervention plans for patients in the emergency department. They also provide crisis intervention, facilitate community service linkages, and maintain thorough medical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess independent licensure in the State of Ohio such as LISW, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD. Experience working with acutely-ill psychiatric patients is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Department Behavioral Health Independent Clinician - DAYS - Fri/Sat/Sun Block - Dublin Methodist & Virtual Health at OhioHealth a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,820 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $87k (middle half $76k–$112k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 585 active | 7,836 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 20% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | California counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,541 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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