Licensed Group Therapist

Bellefaire JCB•Ravenna, OH

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About The Position

The Group Lead is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for treating youth referred to the Group Services Department. The role involves clinical planning and delivery of therapeutic day treatment groups, IOP groups, and other group services as assigned. The Group Lead provides clinical services and documentation, leads assigned groups, supports client safety and crisis response, and works with families, guardians, and community providers. Bellefaire JCB is a child service agency that provides mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Its more than 25 programs serve over 43,000 youth and families each year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a relevant field.
Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, MFT, or Psychologist licensure.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the Agency’s insurance underwriting criteria.
Approval from Bellefaire to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide professional clinical services, including assessments, treatment planning, group treatment, skills building, case management, and discharge and aftercare planning.
Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, appropriately and within departmental timelines.
Provide the required number of service delivery hours per week as established by departmental guidelines.
Take the primary lead of assigned day treatment, IOP, and other groups.
Understand and deliver assigned evidence-based curriculum.
Oversee client activities and remain accountable for clients’ whereabouts and safety on site during group time.
Assist with crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions with clients as needed.
Assist with transporting clients to and from group programming as needed.
Immediately report and appropriately document major unusual incidents and other events requiring an incident report.
Coordinate with group staff to maintain contact with clients’ parents or guardians, provide updates and skills education, and advocate for clients.
Work with group staff to maintain positive relationships with community providers, including Ohio Rise and schools, and provide communication, updates, and client advocacy.
Remain current with training requirements and attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
Keep required trainings, certifications, and licensure current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation requirements.
Protect client privacy and handle client-related documents in accordance with Agency confidentiality guidelines.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow Agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including a free option, dental and vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
50% tuition discount for Case Western’s MSW program.
10% undergraduate and 15% graduate tuition scholarships through Ohio University.
Free supervision for licensed roles.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
24/7 employee assistance program support.
Fertility and IVF coverage.
Childcare flexible spending account.
Pet insurance.