Youth Therapist - (LSW, LPC, LISW, LPCC) - Hiring Incentive $1200

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

6d•$60,380 - $78,185•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Home-Based Treatment Therapist provides intensive services to a small caseload of 5–6 youth diagnosed 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, care coordination, and crisis intervention and stabilization. Services are delivered in clients’ homes and the community. Positions are available on the east and west sides of Cuyahoga County; applicants are asked to indicate a preference. The role requires collaboration with families, probation officers, children’s service workers, school staff, and other treatment providers. The therapist participates in IHBT training, weekly supervision, and professional consultation, and completes clinical documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards. The position includes availability by phone outside of sessions for IHBT client crisis intervention and stabilization. Travel and work outside normal hours may be required for client care and related activities. The Centers provides health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland. The organization describes its workplace as service-oriented and focused on co-creating solutions and fostering belonging. The listed base salary range is $55,180–$72,985, with up to an additional $5,200 in annual premium pay, for potential annual earnings of $60,380–$78,185. A $1,200 hiring incentive is also advertised.

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 meet the role’s physical demands, including speaking and hearing, sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, and lifting files.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth, families, and systems is preferred.
Interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to work closely with others.
Professionalism, including confidence, articulation, receptiveness to criticism and feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
Organization and time-management skills, including prioritizing work and setting goals and strategies.
Teamwork and collaboration skills, including contributing to shared goals, communicating openly, and asking for help when needed.
Diversity and inclusion awareness, including cultural intelligence, attentiveness to bias, and respect for divergent viewpoints.
Flexibility in adapting to changes in processes and technology.

Responsibilities

Provide mental and behavioral health treatment to clients and family members, including phone availability outside of sessions for IHBT client crisis intervention and stabilization.
Participate in IHBT trainings, weekly supervision, and professional consultations to support adherence to the IHBT model.
Co-create safety plans with families as indicated by the safety assessment.
Use IHBT continuing-care planning criteria to determine the appropriate level of involvement and linkages to formal supports and resources.
Consult with probation officers, children’s service workers, school staff, and other treatment providers to optimize care.
Integrate behavioral health care with clients’ health needs and refer them for appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and other psychosocial services.
Complete clinical documentation promptly and in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Maintain client contact frequency in accordance with IHBT fidelity.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, individual and family counseling, therapeutic behavioral support, care coordination, and crisis intervention and stabilization.

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 assistance with student loan repayment through National Health Service Corps eligibility
$1,200 hiring incentive