Applewood Centers

Residential Therapist

Residential Services - Cleveland, OH - Full Time

Now Offering a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

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 looking for a qualified Licensed Residential Therapist to provide direct clinical service to individuals, families and groups.  Services may include individual therapy, family interventions and group therapy as well as  mental health consultation, education and prevention services.  The residential therapist provides services within the framework of the mission and service plan of Applewood Centers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Gather clinical information in the initial mental health assessment interview and during ongoing treatment contacts.
  • Develop focused, measurable and achievable service plans that reflect the individual needs of the client, in collaboration with the client and family.
  • Maintain clear progress toward treatment goals using agency required measures. 
  • Provide individual therapy, parent guidance and family interventions.
  • Meet productivity expectations established by the Residential program.
  • Facilitate group psychotherapy and day treatment programming based on client and program needs.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines and services to meet client needs. 
  • Use cultural assessment to implement a service plan that incorporates the clients' own uniqueness, values beliefs and attributes.
  • Work a varied and flexible schedule to meet client and agency needs.
  • Provide "licensed practitioner-physical restraint" on-call coverage for residential services.
  • Participate in trainings and learning collaborative to increase skills and develop competence in evidence based models of practice.
  • Provide diagnostic and treatment planning feedback and consultation to residential case managers/supervisors, staff, and program managers.
  • Incorporate supervisory suggestions and directions into clinical practice.
  • Collaborate with agency staff and administration on behalf of program changes.
  • Participate, as required, in program and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Provide clinical supervision to assigned staff and/or interns in accordance with licensing regulations for professional discipline.
  • Develop and facilitate group behavioral health counseling and/or partial hospitalization programming based on client and programmatic needs.
  • Provide consultation and training to residential services staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
  • Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work or Counseling (LSW or LPC) is required.
  • Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, child psychotherapy, group therapy and DSM-IV diagnoses.
  • Prior experience in the delivery of mental health services to children in groups with complex needs is essential.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
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:

  • Salary range for this role is $50,000 - $56,000 
  • 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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