Youth Therapist - (LSW, LPC, LISW, LPCC) - Hiring Incentive $1200
About The Position
The Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist serves 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 services in the community and in clients’ homes, including assessment, diagnosis, individual and family counseling, therapeutic behavioral support, care coordination, and crisis intervention and stabilization. Positions are available on the east and west sides of Cuyahoga County; applicants should indicate their preference. The role includes providing treatment and crisis support, collaborating with families and other providers, connecting clients with appropriate services, and maintaining timely clinical documentation. The position operates primarily in community and home settings and may require travel and work outside normal hours for client care and other work-related activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and a minimum of LSW or LPC.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with an LSW and 3+ years of clinical experience, including diagnostic assessments, may be considered.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to families.
- Ability to speak and hear; sit for extended periods; stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
- Ability to provide crisis support by phone outside of sessions for IHBT clients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth, families, and systems is preferred.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
- 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 open communication, contributing to shared goals, and seeking help when needed.
- Diversity and inclusion awareness, including cultural intelligence, respect for differing viewpoints, and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing processes and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental and behavioral health treatment to clients and family members, including phone availability for crisis intervention and stabilization outside of sessions for IHBT clients.
- Participate in IHBT trainings, weekly supervision, and professional consultations to support adherence to the IHBT model.
- Co-create safety plans with families when 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 service workers, school staff, and other treatment providers to optimize care.
- Integrate behavioral health with clients’ health needs and refer them for appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and other psychosocial services.
- Complete clinical documentation promptly 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 toward student loan debt through National Health Service Corps eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
