Youth Justice Therapist

Applewood Centers•Massillon, OH

12d•$50,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Youth Justice Therapist provides intensive assessment and therapeutic services for difficult incarcerated youth within the assigned Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) Correctional Facility. The Youth Justice Therapist works closely with ODYS staff, jurists and other court officials to ensure client treatment needs are addressed. The Youth Justice Therapist works with clients in the ODYS correctional facility providing assessment, treatment and making recommendations for ongoing services and therapy upon client's discharge from the facility.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling required.
Valid Ohio LSW, LPC or MFT required.
Strong clinical skills including expertise in crisis intervention, diagnosis/diagnostic assessment, clinical service referrals, brief mental health counseling and motivational interviewing.
Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
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.
Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
In lieu of Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of experience providing therapy and/or assessments to youth plus valid Ohio LSW required.
A valid driver's license with approved driving record(less than 6 points), personal transportation and insurance, if required to drive on behalf of the agency.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
LISW, LPCC or IMFT preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality, detailed and in depth bio/psycho/social assessment for youth referred to program.
Meet or exceed productivity targets as well as collect outcomes measures/data at case discharge.
Gather information for ongoing treatment needs and goals and prepare detailed recommendations for clients upon discharge from the facility
Assess and develop treatment goals and interventions, implement interventions, and identify and targeting of barriers to treatment progress.
Develop comprehensive, diagnostic case conceptualization as well as focused, measurable and achievable service plans that are consistent with the client's identified needs and cultural assessment-cultivating and maintaining professional alignment and engagement with families.
Appropriately articulate and present clinical findings, therapeutic goals/targets, and recommendations to court officials/staff in a professional manner.
Collaborate with ODYS staff to identify clinical interventions that best support youth in the correctional facility (i.e. safety planning, suicide watch protocols, mental health interventions, and linkage to stepdown programming).
Facilitate individual, group and family therapy sessions for youth placed in the assigned ODYS Correctional Facility.
Form and maintain collaborative working relationships with collateral professionals and/or agencies concerning individual cases.
Develop and maintain the clinical record through timely and legible completion of assigned documentation according to applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Close cases in a timely manner, accurately completing aftercare plans and related paperwork, including treatment summaries, based on goal achievement and/or agency policy/procedure.
Attend weekly team meetings and supervisions on time and as scheduled.
Be open to feedback and suggestion from others, be prepared for meetings, actively participate as a supportive team member, and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers.
Actively and consistently participate in trainings.
Facilitate individual, group and family therapy sessions for youth placed in the assigned correctional facility.
Has/Maintains a good on-time and attendance record.
Set and maintain appropriate boundaries with incarcerated youth, family members and ODYS staff.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and professional knowledge by attending agency training, maintaining continuing education standards and reviewing professional publications.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training as required
Maintain trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Maintain necessary documentation and oversight of client clinical record
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.
Maintain appropriate clinical and professional boundaries with incarcerated youth, family members and ODYS facility staff.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW programs
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care