Juvenile Justice Therapist

Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio•Canton, OH

About The Position

Now more than ever, mental and behavioral health care for kids is needed in our community. Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is looking to meet the growing demands by hiring a full-time Juvenile Justice Therapist. As a member of our team, you will help children, youth and families successfully meet life's challenges by offering the emotional and behavioral health support they need. We are a collaborative network of child therapists, psychiatrists, PMHNPs, case managers, school staff, community partners and other mental health professionals working toward a common goal. Together, we provide a positive environment for kids and their families to find health, hope and happiness. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the most innovative therapeutic mental health programs in Stark County. We offer a compassionate, supportive, accountable work environment to help you grow your career, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous and affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement and paid time off.

Requirements

Experience, training, or willingness to obtain skills working with youth involved with juvenile justice.
Experience, training, or knowledge of the effects of trauma and interventions to treat trauma and restore resiliency.
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to function well as a team member.
Must be culturally competent and willing to work with clients and families within various and diverse populations.
Licensed in the state of Ohio to provide assessment and therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of Psychology. Must possess at least a Master's Degree(s) in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with courts and juvenile justice populations valuable.
For those interested in working with the above-described populations who require greater skills and competency, training with CEUs will be provided.

Responsibilities

Seeking Therapist to work with youth who have engaged in inappropriate behavior.
Treatment will include individual and family therapy as well as group therapy.
Work will include building appropriate social skills with clients, psychoeducation with clients and families, addressing trauma or other mental health needs, understanding and remediating offending behaviors.
Will be required to participate in ongoing trainings as determined by Program Manager to develop and reinforce skills necessary to competently serve populations.
Other duties related to service provision, as assigned, including, but not limited to, timely and accurate submission of progress notes and documentation, meeting assigned productivity expectations, attendance at required meetings, and weekly supervision.