School Based Therapist

Cleveland, OH

Full Time

Behavioral Health

Entry Level

Agency Summary:

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary:

We are hiring a Clinical Therapist to join our School Based team and provide assessments, behavioral health counseling, and consultative services. Services to be provided primarily in the school but also in the community and home setting during non-school time. Schools are located on both east and west sides of Cleveland and surrounding suburbs. We have full time, part time and PRN positions available.

The School Based Therapist provides guidance and instruction to foster emotional, physical and mental growth of clients through therapeutic intervention and positive role modeling. The therapist provides assessments, psychotherapy, TBS, consultation, prevention, and referral to individuals, groups and professional partners within an assigned school as well as within the community and/or office as needed. The School Based Therapist assists clients in accordance with established guidelines.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide psychotherapy, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), Prevention and Consultation based on client assessed needs.
Provide referred families and individuals with assessment services, as needed.
Interview clients to obtain information pertinent to establishing and maintaining effective client records and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs). Gather information in a timely and systemic manner that will enable ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning.
Develop and maintain strengths-focused, professional alignment and engagement with families.
Develop and coordinate focused, measurable and achievable ITPs that are consistent with the client and family's identified needs.
Collaborate with families and clients in the development of crisis plans and provides crisis assistance and coaching as needed.
Assist clients and families with the development of skills that will enhance and improve family functioning in areas that include but are not limited to interpersonal relationships, anger management, coping, etc.
Provide supportive services to client and school staff as needed and requested by parents and school administrators.
Meet productivity expectations established for school based staff.
Close cases in a timely manner, accurately completing discharge and aftercare plans and related paperwork based on goal achievement and/or agency policy/procedure.
Form and maintain collaborative working relationships with natural supports, collateral professionals and/or agencies concerning individual cases.
Assist and advocate on behalf of clients and families to secure needed resources, services and supports.
Consult with professional staff at the school regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
Provide mental health-related training to teachers and other school personnel.
Contact and meet with parents of clients for purposes of ongoing training and service coordination. Contact may include home and community site visits.
Therapist must follow the assigned school schedule and maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.
Maintain a professionalism with clients and families that reflects courtesy, respect and the highest ethical standards.
Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, legibly and within specified timeframes and consistent with contractual obligations.
Secure supervisory signatures per licensing guidelines and agency policy/procedure.

Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling, an LSW, LPC or MFT is required
Bachelor level licensed social workers who have diagnostic and clinical experience will be considered.
Prior experience in the delivery of mental health services in the school/community to children and families with complex needs is essential.
This position requires flexibility of schedule and ability to travel in response to the needs of families.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport client in own vehicle.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range is $52,000- $56,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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