Family Preservation Therapist - Cuyahoga County

National Youth Advocate Program•Cleveland, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Preservation Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of our Intensive In-Home Services team. In this role, you will deliver Intensive In-Home Mental Health Services throughout Cuyahoga County to adolescents, youth and children, as well as their families, who have been referred or identified by the County Courts, Family and Children First Council, or other County Agencies. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
LSW or LPC required
Experience in providing both individual and family therapy
Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed
Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
You have good computer and technology skills
Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
Experience with TF-CBT preferred

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served
Managing a small caseload, you will travel daily to provide Intensive In-Home Services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
You will meet with each client 2-3 times per week.
Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served