Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital

Specialized Psychiatric Care For Young People

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital represents a transformative approach to mental health care, operating a specialized inpatient facility in University Heights, Ohio dedicated to serving children and adolescents ages 6-18. As a nonprofit organization with a focused mission, Bluestone combines clinical excellence with intimate, patient-centered care in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility designed to support meaningful therapeutic outcomes and lasting recovery.

Intentional Scale, Maximum Impact

With just 12 inpatient beds, Bluestone creates an environment where clinical teams directly impact care decisions and treatment planning. This intentional scale allows healthcare professionals to employ best practices, maintain sophisticated clinical knowledge of mental health disorders and DSM-V diagnoses, and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for each patient. The facility's design and staffing model enable staff to build strong therapeutic relationships while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and professional practice.

Integrated Care and Community Partnerships

Bluestone leverages strategic community relationships to seamlessly transition patients to appropriate discharge resources-whether residential sites or community programs-significantly improving success rates following hospitalization. This continuum-of-care approach reflects the organization's commitment to comprehensive mental health treatment that extends beyond inpatient stay, supporting patients' long-term recovery and community reintegration.

Professional Support and Career Growth

The organization prioritizes employee wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and career support:

• Competitive health and pharmacy plans with flat-rate options ($5, $10, $15)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for advanced degrees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ongoing clinical supervision and training

Work Environment Built on Professional Excellence

Healthcare professionals at Bluestone work in an environment that values clinical judgment, crisis management skills, and collaborative problem-solving. The organization attracts committed professionals seeking meaningful work where their expertise directly influences treatment decisions and patient outcomes. Staff meetings, ongoing training, and clinical supervision ensure professionals stay current with evolving mental health practices and maintain the highest ethical standards. With emphasis on initiative, independent judgment, and ethical practice, Bluestone offers healthcare careers that combine specialized mental health focus with genuine organizational support for professional excellence.