Clinical Group Therapy Lead

Bellefaire JCB•Portage County, OH

About The Position

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs. The Group Lead is a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and is responsible for the treatment of youth referred to the Group Services Department. The Group Lead is responsible for the clinical planning and execution of therapeutic day treatment groups, IOP groups, and/or other group services as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant field required.
Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, MFT, or Psychologist required.
Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
Other: 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional clinical services and documentation thereof, including, but not limited to: Assessments treatment planning group treatment skills building case management; and discharge & aftercare planning.
Complete all clinical documentation, including progress notes, appropriately and within departmental timelines.
Provide required amount of delivery hours per week as established by departmental guidelines.
Take primary lead of day treatment, IOP, and/or other groups as assigned by the Group Services Supervisor.
Understand and execute evidence-based curriculum as assigned.
Oversee client activities and be accountable for whereabouts and safety of clients on site during group time.
Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution and process discussions with clients as necessary.
Assist with client transportation to and from group programming as needed.
Immediately report and appropriately document all major unusual incidents and other events that would trigger an incident report.
Partner with other group staff to maintain consistent contact with parents/guardians of clients to provide updates, skills education, and client advocacy.
Partner with other group staff to maintain positive relationships with other community providers (such as Ohio Rise and schools) and provide regular communication, updates, and client advocacy.
Remain current with all training requirements.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
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

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