Crisis IHBT Intern (Fall 2026)

Bellefaire Jcb•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Crisis - Intensive Home-Based Therapy (IHBT) Intern provides IHBT services and treatment to clients between the ages of 5-18 and their families. The Crisis IHBT Intern is expected to carry a caseload, meet the program's benchmarks for clinical excellence, and achieve productivity target for billable services. The Crisis IHBT Intern works as a member of the IHBT team and is directed by the Crisis IHBT Supervisor/ Field Instructor. Services take place in the home and community. Work hours are flexible and must be kept below 20 per week. Some evenings or weekends may apply.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Must be a current second year Master's student in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Licensure: Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee), or higher, required.
Skills/Competencies: Strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions, and substance abuse therapy
Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software, including
Experience: At least two semesters of clinical fieldwork and/ or substantive professional clinical experience required.
Other: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.

Responsibilities

Accept an assignment of cases to provide Intensive Home-Based Treatment for clients, their families, and with significant others as needed, including community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.
Carry a required caseload as identified per model or Supervisor discretion, providing services anywhere from three to six months.
Provide the following services, including, but not limited to: A. Evaluations and assessments; B. Development of client's individual treatment plan (ITP); C. Crisis work - providing assistance and support for families in crisis situations, provide 24/7 crisis coverage to clients on a rotating schedule; D. Safety planning and Risk Assessment; E. Become a certified CANS assessor and complete these with youth/families; F. Working with youth and families in the community; G. Working with local Care Management Entities as part of the OhioRise Program; H. Coordination with identified providers of services identified on the client's ITP; I. Advocacy opportunities; J. Assist with data capture and data analytics if in line with learning needs; K. Learn about public policy that contributes to programming to support youth and families in crisis IHBT if in line with learning needs; and L. Other services that contribute to the well-being of the youth.
Formulate goal-oriented treatment plans in accordance to client need, inclusive of step-oriented processes for preventing crises and stabilizing the family unit.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Responsible for timely termination/evaluation letters.
Provide advocacy and coordination with schools, the justice system, social services, health services, and like agencies as needed.
Provide culturally competent clinical services, including but not necessarily limited to: evaluations, assessments, safety plans, treatment plans and updates, individual and family counseling, skill building for youth and caregivers, linkages when appropriate, and termination/transition summary reports.
Adhere to Agency/ACS/ NASW codes of conduct and ethics.
Adhere to Learning Contract as designed by Student and Field Instructor.
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.