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Columbus, Ohio

Independent Clinician, Behavioral Health (Emergency Department)

Behavioral HealthIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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 casual/contingent position. There will not be set hours, but rather this position is available to pick up open hours to cover full-time/part-time staff time off. Potential for work at any of the four major Central Ohio Hospitals (Riverside, Grant, Doctors and Dublin), as well as on the Virtual Health team.

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. 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

As Needed

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

Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develops intervention plans for patients in the emergency department. Provides crisis intervention, therapy, and facilitates linkages to community services while maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, or a related field. Must hold an active independent clinical license in the State of Ohio, such as LISW or LPCC, and have experience with acutely-ill psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial assessmentClinical documentationPatient interviewingSupportive therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyRisk assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health counselingCase management

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Clinician, Behavioral Health (Emergency Department) at OhioHealth a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Work-life snapshot

7.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.