Child Mental Health Therapist- Residential Services- PRN

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

2d•$24 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, individual, family and group counseling, and treatment to youth in a 24/7 Trauma Informed residential treatment facility addressing their mental/behavioral health needs. This role works from 11 AM to 7 PM weekdays and requires Holiday and Saturday availability.

Requirements

Master of Social Work or Counseling preferred; Will Consider Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work with a minimum of two (2) years of diagnostic and counseling experience working with children and adolescents.
Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work (LSW, LISW) or Counseling (LPC, LPCC) is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments, individual child and adolescent, family, and group psychotherapy in a residential or community setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work or Counseling preferred
A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments, individual child and adolescent, family, and group psychotherapy in a residential or community setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical behavioral health services to residents and their identified families.
Conducts diagnostic assessment utilizing diagnostic screeners to assess level of functioning, strengths, behavioral health, and psychosocial history, and identify growth areas and needs.
Co-creates and implements care plans with the resident and guardian to address clinical needs and evaluates effectiveness and outcomes.
Implements best practice and clinical interventions in individual, family and group psychotherapy and Day Treatment
Designs and implements goal-directed groups addressing, but not limited to practical living skills; social skills; problem-solving skills; anger-management and conflict resolution; enhance self-esteem.
Assists with crisis intervention and problem resolution.
Assists with linking and/or coordinating community support service referrals and resources for the youth/family to aid in a successful transition returning to the community.
Participates in weekly clinical supervision to discuss client treatment progress, assess clinical intervention outcome, and address other administrative needs.
Responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Completes progress notes and corresponding billing sheets within the established timeframe.
Meets the agency’s productivity guidelines.
Assists with serving as a community resource for schools, local agencies and others interested in the program.
Coordinates for family and other visits.
Collaborates with H.O.P.E Campus multidisciplinary team to coordinate resident care and address clinical needs.
Actively participates in agency and client-related meetings and committees as necessary.
Participates in providing emergency on-call services, including in-person 24/7 as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.