Clinical Therapist (Youth IHBT) Cuyahoga County-Sign On Bonus

You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Pay

$17.40-$34.00 an hour depending on experience, license, knowledge, and education. Includes a monthly bonus (depending on productivity) and a $1500 sign-on bonus.

• Must be able to work with a caseload of 6 clients (hold cases for 180 days)
• Conduct home visits 3-4 times a week
• Participate in an on-call rotation every 2 weeks (stipend included)
• Work full-time
• Work with clients ages 6-21 years old
• Create a schedule around the needs of clients
• Have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience

Benefits

• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including options for employee, family, or employee + children
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards
• UKG Wallet: Get paid after your shift

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g., SUD, Maternal Depression, etc.).
• Provide emergency response early childhood mental health services to children birth through age 6 and families referred through the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator within 24 hours of referral.
• Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, caregivers, and community providers to provide support and coordination as appropriate.
• Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and relationship-based interventions utilizing play, art, music, and other expressive therapeutic approaches to support the social-emotional development and stabilization of young children and families.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
• Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively with staff to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to support stabilization planning for young children and families.
• Partner collaboratively with Invest in Children, a community-wide public/private partnership administered by the Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood, and other community systems to support timely access to services and continuity of care.
• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and/or care coordination functions if needed.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, make referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed; act as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to the case.
• Accurately and promptly document and maintain client and family interactions including legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision.
• Maintain all required licenses.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Requirements

• LSW, LPC, or MFT license and related educational requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or higher. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with adults, young children, and families preferred.
• Knowledge of Infants, Early Childhood, Adolescent, or Adult Mental Health principles required.

Qualifications

• Mission-driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Ability to respond to urgent referrals and mental health crises in a timely, organized, and compassionate manner.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, community settings, early learning programs, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.