Applewood Centers

Clinical Diversion Specialist - PRN

Youth Justice - Cleveland, OH - Part Time

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: 

The Clinical Diversion Specialist will ensure the appropriate placement of youth throughout our array of referral and treatment services for the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court EIDC (Early Intervention and Diversion Center) and CALM (Coordinated Approach to Low level Misdemeanor) Program. He or she will provide clinical assessments based on verbal, written, and face-to-face interviews to determine appropriate level of treatment for youth either referred to the Intervention Center or brought to the program by the police for domestic violence calls. The Clinical Diversion Specialist may explore alternatives such as kinship placement or respite placement for up to three days, in addition to respite if deemed necessary to remove youth from the home. In less acute cases, he or she will connect youth to appropriate mental health and prosocial services. When necessary, the Clinical Diversion Specialist will complete a youth screener, a safety plan, symptomology screeners, and connect the youth and guardian with ongoing services. This program provides services 24/7. 

PRN on-call hours are Saturday and/or Sunday from 8am-12a.  PRN staff answer these calls remotely and only go into the office if there is a respite placement.  All other duties can be completed remotely.
 
Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for completion of behavioral health and juvenile justice screeners.
  • Communicate results of assessment and recommended services to referring court/law enforcement staff.
  • Administer, track, and submit outcome measures in accordance with program standards.
  • Responsible for case management and referral tracking and ensuring proper funding of all cases before the case leaves intake.
  • Face-to-face or virtual admission with clients and guardian including, but not limited to, completing all required clinical and administrative paperwork, completing and submitting behavioral health reports and safety plans to referring court personnel, and, when applicable, completing Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations and Treatment Plans for new admissions to Applewood Centers’ programs.
  • Coordinate and link with other community behavioral health and substance use providers to ensure continuity of care for open cases.
Qualifications: 
  • Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
  • Licensure:  Valid Ohio LSW, LPC or MFT required. LISW, LPCC or IMFT preferred.
  • Three years’ experience in clinical diagnosis and assessment preferred.
  • Three to five years’ experience in mental health field preferred
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.
  • Other: A valid driver's license with approved driving record(less than 6 points), personal transportation and insurance, if required to drive on behalf of the agency.

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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