Child, Adolescent & Family Therapist

Bellefaire JCB•Shaker Heights, OH

56d•$62,400 - $72,000

About The Position

Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the PACT Clinical Supervisor, the Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapist provides Intensive Home Based Treatment to clients and their families. Specifically, the Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapist is expected to meet the program’s benchmarks for clinical excellence and productivity target for billable service each week. Services take place in the home and community. Work hours are flexible, some evenings hours are expected. There are no subordinates to this position.

Requirements

Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
Valid Ohio LSW, LMFT or LPC required.
Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
Experience in working with children, adolescents and their families.
Demonstrated clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment.
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 Bellefaire to transport clients in own vehicle.
Please note that this role will require evening and afternoon hours to accommodate the schedules of the families we serve.

Responsibilities

Accept assignment of cases to provide Intensive Home Based Treatment for clients, their families, and with significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.
Provide Psychiatric Diagnostic Assessment, Child, Adolescent, Strengths and Needs administration, and Intensive Home Based Treatment including, but not limited to:
evaluations and assessments
participation in the development of the client’s Treatment Service Plan (ITP)
crisis work – providing assistance and support in crisis situations, provide 24/7 crisis coverage to clients on a rotating basis
support, including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the clients’ mental illness
individual interventions; symptom monitoring and self management of symptoms; assistance in increasing social support skills and networks
coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments; coordination of all services identified on the client’s ITP
necessary follow-up to determine if services have adequately met the needs of the client
access to resources in the community
Work a flexible workweek and provides evening and weekend on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Starting Salary is $62,400 + a $2,000 per quarter bonus. Salary can be over $72,000!
Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
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
5,000 sign-on bonus!