Child Mental Health Therapist- Residential Services- $3,000 Incentive

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

92d•$26 - $39

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 and behavioral health needs. The role works from 11 AM to 7 PM and requires two Saturdays per month. The therapist collaborates with residents, guardians, families, and the H.O.P.E. Campus multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care. The position also participates in emergency on-call services, including in-person coverage as needed.

Requirements

Valid Ohio clinical license in Social Work (LSW or LISW) or Counseling (LPC or LPCC).
Master of Social Work or Counseling preferred; candidates with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work will be considered with at least two years of diagnostic and counseling experience working with children and adolescents.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of disciplines and staff levels.
Ability to communicate logically, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing.
Working knowledge of community resources related to residential clients.
Strong attention to detail and ability to apply principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
Effective time management and ability to prioritize work.
Ability to perform and make sound decisions under pressure and adversity.
Developing knowledge of mental illness, substance use disorders, therapeutic modalities, and related community resources, with strong intervention skills and accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and individual child and adolescent, family, and group psychotherapy in a residential or community setting.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical behavioral health services to residents and their identified families.
Conduct diagnostic assessments using diagnostic screeners to assess functioning, strengths, behavioral health, psychosocial history, growth areas, and needs.
Co-create and implement care plans with residents and guardians, and evaluate their effectiveness and outcomes.
Implement best-practice clinical interventions in individual, family, and group psychotherapy and Day Treatment.
Design and facilitate goal-directed groups addressing practical living skills, social skills, problem-solving, anger management, conflict resolution, and self-esteem.
Assist with crisis intervention and problem resolution.
Link or coordinate community support service referrals and resources for youth and families to support successful transitions back to the community.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision to discuss treatment progress, assess clinical intervention outcomes, and address administrative needs.
Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, and corresponding billing sheets within established timeframes and in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards.
Meet the agency's productivity guidelines.
Serve as a community resource for schools, local agencies, and others interested in the program.
Coordinate family and other visits.
Collaborate with the H.O.P.E. Campus multidisciplinary team to coordinate resident care and address clinical needs.
Participate in agency and client-related meetings and committees as necessary.
Provide emergency on-call services, including in-person coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.