BH Therapist- LISW
Company: Neighborhood Family Practice
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position Overview: Describes the overall purpose of
the position or why the position exists The Independently Licensed
Behavioral Health Therapist (LISW, LPCC, LISW-S, LPCC-S) provides
behavioral health services for Neighborhood Family Practice
patients. The Independent BH Therapist can oversee the behavioral
health needs of adults, children, adolescents, and their families
both in person and via telehealth to support the holistic care of
the person. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following
description is a general representation of the essential duties and
responsibilities of the position. Screen, assess, diagnose, treat,
and follow-up with Neighborhood Family Practice patients referred
to receive Behavioral Health therapy. Provide individual or group
psychotherapy to assigned patients. Work with parents, guardians,
spouses, schools, and other support systems to manage cases,
providing communication and care coordination. Ensure the timely
and thorough completion of all required documentation within
Electronic Medical Records, chart records, patient forms,
collaborative forms, or other required paperwork. Provide immediate
crisis intervention for NFP patients as needed. Collaborate,
coordinate, and consult with Neighborhood Family Practice’s
professional staff who provide healthcare services including
primary and preventative care, midwifery and perinatal support, and
other specialty services. Promote the integration of Behavioral
Health services by serving as a liaison, resource, and consultant
within the department and organization. Assist other Behavioral
Health staff with the treatment of patients, both individually and
in group settings, including case discussion, collaboration, and
planning. Participate in department and assigned Care Team meetings
to further the strategic initiatives of the organization. Remain up
to date on best practices by attending relevant training courses.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skills, abilities, experience, and education an individual must
possess to be able to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these
essential duties and responsibilities. Education, Licensure,
Experience: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or
similarly related field required. Active and unrestricted License
in state of Ohio as Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Counselor
(LPCC) or similar required. Trainee designation (LISW-S, LPCC-S)
preferred. 2 years experience as Social Worker or Counselor
required. Experience in Community Health setting preferred. Able to
meet insurance panel enrollment standards required. Knowledge and
Skills: Demonstrated experience and skills in clinical areas needed
to diagnose and treat NFP patients. Able to establish trust and
professional relationships with patients of diverse cultural and
ethnic backgrounds. Able to work collaboratively within a team of
behavioral health professionals. Computer proficiency with EPIC
EMR/EHR, Microsoft Outlook Suite, and other clinical applications.
Ability to speak a second language relevant to patient population
fluently preferred. Able to effectively manage crisis situations
with patients. Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing,
including through the use of electronic communication devices.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard. Normal
medical office work environment. Occasional lifting of up to 25lbs.
Able to sit, stand, and stoop for extended periods of time. The
physical demands and work environment described above represent
those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these
functions. REPORTS TO AND EVALUATED BY: Director of Behavioral
Health
Keywords: Neighborhood Family Practice, Detroit , BH Therapist- LISW, Healthcare , Cleveland, Michigan
