Residential Therapist

About the role

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work or Counseling (LSW or LPC) is required.
• Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, child psychotherapy, group therapy and DSM-IV diagnoses.
• Prior experience in the delivery of mental health services to children in groups with complex needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather clinical information in the initial mental health assessment interview and during ongoing treatment contacts.
• Develop focused, measurable and achievable service plans that reflect the individual needs of the client, in collaboration with the client and family.
• Maintain clear progress toward treatment goals using agency required measures.
• Provide individual therapy, parent guidance and family interventions.
• Maintain a varied and flexible schedule to meet client and agency needs.
• Provide "licensed practitioner-physical restraint" on-call coverage for residential services.
• Participate in trainings and learning collaborative to increase skills and develop competence in evidence based models of practice.
• Provide diagnostic and treatment planning feedback and consultation to residential case managers/supervisors, staff, and program managers.
• Incorporate supervisory suggestions and directions into clinical practice.
• Collaborate with agency staff and administration on behalf of program changes.
• Participate, as required, in program and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical supervision to assigned staff and/or interns in accordance with licensing regulations for professional discipline.
• Develop and facilitate group behavioral health counseling and/or partial hospitalization programming based on client and programmatic needs.
• Provide consultation and training to residential services staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption, plus comprehensive fertility and IVF support
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 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

Pay

Salary range for this role is $50,000 - $56,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

Schedule

Work a varied and flexible schedule to meet client and agency needs.