Clinical Therapist (Juvenile Justice), Cuyahoga County
About The Position
OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio. At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities, and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees. Juvenile Justice Based Program: provide community-based behavioral health, counseling, and diversion services to help at-risk youth reduce justice system involvement. Job Summary The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings. Serve as a Juvenile Justice Mental Health Therapist within the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, working with a caseload of children and adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system to provide therapeutic intervention, assessment, and ongoing support.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in a community based environment on a hybrid basis.
- Must be able to work with youth and adolescents with problematic behaviors
- Must work in the community
- Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
- Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
- Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
- Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
- Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
- Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
- Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
- Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
- Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
- Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.
- LSW, LPC, MFT license or higher and related educational requirement: Master’s Degree from relevant accredited program; or Bachelor’s degree from relevant accredited program with 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling; or similar degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide community-based behavioral health, counseling, and diversion services to help at-risk youth reduce justice system involvement.
- Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families.
- Serve as a Juvenile Justice Mental Health Therapist within the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, working with a caseload of children and adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system to provide therapeutic intervention, assessment, and ongoing support.
- Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may include clients with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders and/or may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g. IHBT, Maternal Depression, etc.).
- Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter.
- Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
- Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
- Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.
- Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or minor case management functions if needed.
- Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
- Actively participate in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
- Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
- Attend and participate in regular supervision.
- Maintain all required licenses.
- Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
- Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
- Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Benefits
- Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
- Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
- Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
- Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
- Free CEU trainings
- 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
- Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
- Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
- 401(k) with employer match option
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Free licensure supervision
- Recognition and rewards
- UKG Wallet: Get paid after your shift!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
