In-Home Therapist

Bellefaire JCB•Lorain, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IHBT Therapist serves as the primary direct service clinician to clients, their families and significant others as needed in the Lorain Intensive Home Based Treatment (IHBT) and JOP programs. This position serves clients in both home and community-based settings. Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work, or Counseling.
Valid Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
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.

Nice To Haves

There are no subordinates to this position.

Responsibilities

Consultation with Lorain County Probation Officers, Lorain County Children Service Workers, Bellefaire JCB staff, and other treatment team members regarding referrals to Bellefaire for IHBT services.
Consult with professional staff at the school regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner. Also provide mental health-related training to teachers and other school personnel.
Serve as a primary caseworker and/or counselor for clients referred to the program.
Provide Diagnostic Assessment, Counseling/ Psychotherapy, and Community Support Program Services including, but not limited to: evaluations and assessments, participation in the development of the client’s Individual Service Plan (ISP), crisis work – providing assistance and support in crisis situations, support, including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the clients’ mental illness, individual interventions; symptom monitoring and self management of symptoms; assistance in increasing social support skills and networks, coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments; coordination of all services identified on the client’s ISP, necessary follow-up to determine if services have adequately met the needs of the client, access to resources in the community.
Maintain a caseload and productivity levels as assigned by supervisor.
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.
Provide culturally competent clinical services, including but not necessarily limited to: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and reviews, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, aftercare planning, and termination reports.
Provide 24/7 on-call coverage on a rotational basis as needed.
Provide back-up to other program staff as needed.
Maintain high quality and timely client records, reports, and billing data.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.