Clinical Therapist (Emergency Response /Early Childhood), Cuyahoga County

OhioGuidestone•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring a Clinical Therapist for Emergency Response/Early Childhood services in Cuyahoga County. The role provides immediate, in-person stabilization for children from birth through age 6 and their families, with attention to preserving the parent-child bond during or after traumatic events. Services are provided to families referred through the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator within 24 hours of referral. The therapist provides individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy, including specialty therapeutic services when applicable. The role uses trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, relationship-based interventions—including play, art, music, and other expressive approaches—to support young children’s social-emotional development and family stabilization. It also involves crisis response, care coordination, advocacy, referrals, collaboration with community partners, and accurate clinical documentation. The therapist maintains required licensure, participates in supervision and treatment meetings, and contributes to a positive, team-based culture. OhioGuidestone serves more than 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio. The organization describes itself as a stable nonprofit with a track record of more than 160 years and emphasizes a diverse workforce and culture of belonging. Compensation is $17.40–$34.00 per hour, depending on experience, license, knowledge, and education. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment screenings, which OhioGuidestone covers after an offer is made.

Requirements

Current LSW, LPC, or MFT license, or higher, with the related educational requirement.
Master’s degree from an accredited program.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to 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.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, community settings, early learning programs, and homes as necessary, including 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

Experience working with young children and families.
Knowledge of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health principles.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles while working with excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to an assigned caseload, including specialty services when applicable.
Provide emergency response early childhood mental health services to children from birth through age 6 and their families within 24 hours of referral through the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator.
Complete an evidence-based treatment plan after the first client encounter and document plan reviews and progress toward therapy goals and objectives in subsequent progress notes.
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and community providers to support coordination of care.
Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, relationship-based interventions, including play, art, music, and other expressive therapeutic approaches.
Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner that acknowledges clients’ personal and cultural identities.
Identify appropriate crisis interventions, coordinate with staff and community partners, and support stabilization planning for young children and families.
Collaborate with Invest in Children and other community systems to support timely access to services and continuity of care.
Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services and/or care coordination functions when 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 client and family interactions, including legal, financial, and clinical information, according to agency guidelines.
Attend and participate in regular supervision and maintain all required licenses.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
Represent OhioGuidestone positively in internal and external interactions.

Benefits

Opportunity for a career development path through a clear career ladder.
Opportunity to earn monthly bonuses for select clinical/therapist and BHS roles.
Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, roles, intern-to-hire pathways, and locations.
401(k) with employer match option.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.
UKG Wallet access to pay after a shift.