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About The Position

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Has/Maintains a good on-time and attendance record.
• Set and maintain appropriate boundaries with incarcerated youth, and family members.
• 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

• The salary for this starts at $52,000 per year
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off, including summers and school 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