Youth Therapist - (LSW, LPC, LISW, LPCC) - Hiring Incentive $1200
About The Position
The Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist provides intensive services to a small caseload of 5–6 youth with emotional and/or behavioral problems and their families. The goal is to prevent out-of-home placement or facilitate a successful transition back to the home. The therapist provides assessment, diagnosis, individual and family counseling, therapeutic behavioral support and care coordination, and crisis intervention and stabilization. Services are delivered in the community and in clients’ homes. Positions are available on the East and West sides of Cuyahoga County; applicants are asked to indicate a preference. The position includes a base salary of $55,180–$72,985, plus up to $5,200 in annual premium pay, for potential annual earnings of $60,380–$78,185. A $1,200 hiring incentive is also noted in the job title.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and a minimum of an LSW or LPC.
- Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with an LSW and at least 3 years of clinical experience, including diagnostic assessments.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to families.
- Ability to provide crisis intervention and stabilization by phone outside of sessions for IHBT clients.
- Ability to travel and work outside normal hours when required for client care, meetings, presentations, trainings, and other events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth, families, and systems is preferred.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including empathy, emotional intelligence, and ability to work closely with others.
- Professionalism, including confidence, articulation, receptiveness to criticism and feedback, and ability to resolve conflicts.
- Organization and time-management skills, including prioritizing work and setting goals and strategies.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills, including open communication and encouraging involvement.
- Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and respect for divergent viewpoints and diversity.
- Flexibility in adapting to changes in processes and using new technology to improve efficiency or work quality.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental and behavioral health treatment to clients and family members, including availability by phone outside of sessions for IHBT crisis intervention and stabilization.
- Participate in IHBT trainings, weekly supervision, and professional consultations to ensure adherence to the IHBT model.
- Co-create safety plans with families as indicated by safety assessments.
- Use IHBT continuing-care planning criteria to determine the level of involvement and link clients to formal supports and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with probation officers, children services workers, school staff, and other treatment providers to optimize care.
- Integrate behavioral health treatment with clients’ health needs and refer them for appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and other psychosocial services.
- Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
- Maintain client contact frequency in accordance with IHBT fidelity.
Benefits
- Choice of medical and dental plans
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
- Vision coverage
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings (401k) with a company contribution
- Mental health support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm subscription
- Short- and long-term disability
- Potential eligibility for substantial student loan repayment assistance through the National Health Service Corps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
