Clinical Therapist (Early Childhood), Cuyahoga County-Sign on Bonus!

OhioGuidestone • Cleveland, OH

13d • $17 - $34

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist works in OhioGuidestone’s Early Childhood program, which focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships, reducing family stress, and supporting school readiness through direct therapy and community support. The therapist provides counseling and psychotherapy to an assigned caseload, develops treatment plans, supports clients and families, responds to mental health emergencies, coordinates community resources, and maintains timely clinical documentation. The caseload may include clients with severe and persistent mental illness or substance use disorders, and may involve specialty services such as IHBT or Maternal Depression. The role requires regular supervision, maintenance of required licensure, and collaboration with agency and community professionals.

The position offers pay of $17.40–$34.00 per hour, depending on experience, license, knowledge, and education, plus a monthly outcome-based productivity incentive. Funding sources may require an advanced degree. Applicants must complete pre-employment screenings after an offer, including fingerprint background screening, a physical examination, a tuberculosis test, and a drug screen; offers are contingent on satisfactory results.

Requirements

• LSW, LPC, or LMFT license and the related educational requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or higher.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their histories and origins.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to form relationships with diverse populations in diverse settings.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, including comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
• Computer proficiency, including electronic health records, Windows applications, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups and exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to respond to urgent referrals and mental health crises in a timely, organized, and compassionate manner.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant and timely documentation.
• Ability to access work locations, offices, community settings, early learning programs, and homes as needed; this may include ascending and descending stairs.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with adults, youth, and families preferred.
• Knowledge of adult- and youth-based mental health principles preferred.
• Mission-driven outlook and strong desire to make an impact.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as desired to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to an assigned caseload.
• Complete an evidence-based treatment plan after the first client encounter and document plan reviews and progress toward goals and objectives in subsequent progress notes.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and caregivers, providing support as appropriate.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner that acknowledges clients’ personal and cultural identities.
• Identify interventions for clients in crisis, access appropriate resources, and engage community partners in developing support plans.
• Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or minor case management functions as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources and advocate for clients as needed.
• Participate in client treatment conferences and meetings, and maintain frequent contact with assigned OhioGuidestone and outside-agency professionals.
• Accurately and promptly document and maintain client and family interactions, including legal, financial, and clinical documentation, according to agency guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision.
• Maintain all required licenses.
• Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote a team-based work environment and represent the agency positively in internal and external interactions.

Benefits

• Monthly outcome-based productivity incentive (on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only).
• Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
• Free CEU trainings.
• 10 paid holidays, some exchangeable.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Recognition and rewards.
• UKG Wallet, allowing employees to get paid after their shift.
• Clear career ladder and development path in various roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level