Youth Mental Health Specialist

Bellefaire JCB • Shaker Heights, OH

5d • $19

About The Position

As a Youth Mental Health Specialist, you will have the opportunity to care for our clients while working alongside licensed professionals and gaining excellent clinical experience. You will monitor and maintain awareness of our client’s emotional condition and facilitate the daily care of clients by providing emotional support, assistance and motivation.

Requirements

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mental Health or related field preferred.
• A minimum of a High School diploma is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mental Health or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client’s progress by monitoring and evaluating client response to treatment, attending staff meetings and clinical rounds, and completing required status reports and paperwork.
• Facilitate treatment programs and cottage groups on various topics (i.e. anger management, relationship building, self-esteem, etc.).
• Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention
• Provide a structured environment and provide day-to-day care of clients
• Caring for the client environment, which includes maintaining its neatness and cleanliness

Benefits

• The salary for this is $18.50 per hour with a $2,000 new hire bonus!
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED