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

OhioGuidestone•Cleveland, OH

10d•$17 - $34

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring a Clinical Therapist for its Emergency Response Early Childhood services in Cuyahoga County. The role provides immediate, in-person stabilization for young children and families following traumatic events, with an emphasis on preserving the parent-child bond. Services are provided to children from birth through age 6 and their families, with referrals from the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator addressed within 24 hours. The therapist provides individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy, including specialty services when needed. 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. The therapist also coordinates care with families, caregivers, OhioGuidestone colleagues, community providers, and partner systems; provides crisis response, advocacy, referrals, and potentially Therapeutic Behavioral Services or care coordination; and maintains required clinical and other documentation. The position requires an LSW, LPC, or MFT license or higher, with the related educational requirement. A master’s degree from an accredited program is specified. Experience with young children and families and knowledge of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health principles are preferred. Applicants must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, a safe driving record, and valid insurance, and must complete required pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

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 handle 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; 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.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as desired to meet client needs.

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, and perform with excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to an assigned caseload, including specialty therapeutic services when required.
Provide emergency response early childhood mental health services to children from birth through age 6 and their families, addressing referrals through the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator within 24 hours.
Complete an evidence-based treatment plan after the first client encounter and document reviews of the plan and progress toward goals or objectives in subsequent progress notes.
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and community providers to provide support and coordinate care as appropriate.
Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, relationship-based interventions—including play, art, music, and other expressive therapeutic approaches—to support young children’s social-emotional development and stabilization of children and families.
Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner that acknowledges clients’ personal and cultural identities.
Identify appropriate crisis interventions, work with staff to access resources, engage 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 with community resources, make referrals, arrange services, and advocate for clients as needed.
Participate in 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, in accordance with agency guidelines.
Attend and participate in regular supervision.
Maintain all required licenses.
Demonstrate flexibility, positivity, 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 the Agency positively in contacts with internal and external parties.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles.
Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for the 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, job 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, with access to pay after a shift.