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Applewood Centers Intensive Family Preservation Therapist in Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Position Description: Provides intensive in home and community based counseling and services to youth and their families, referred by the Department of Children and Family Services. Children's ages range from birth to 18. The qualified licensed clinician will be providing: Family and Individual assessment, individual counseling and family counseling to address family dynamic issues which have contributed to referral for services (including parenting skills, coparenting issues, marital/relationship conflict, emotional management), referral and linkage to additional needed services and follow up services for youth and family members, relationship building, improving communication skills and conflict management skills, crisis management and safety planning, advocacy and supportive services both in the home and in community settings (such as school, court, DCFS). Therapist will be trained with intensive Home Based Treatment Model (IHBT) to effectively provide this service.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide home and community-based behavioral health services for infants and children up to age 6 and their families.
Complete comprehensive behavioral assessments.
Build partnerships with parents, young children and an interdisciplinary team to address relationship and behavioral challenges at early ages.
Advocate with and on behalf of clients and their families.
Contribute to a foundation for life-long social and emotional well-being for young children.
Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, an LSW, LPC, or MFT and prior experience in the delivery of mental health services in the home/community to children and families with complex needs is essential. Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy preferred. Candidates must be able to travel to families with evening availability. Great opportunity for those interested in an independent, fast-paced position with flexible hours and self-set schedules.
Why Work for Us: We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:
Dental, vision and medical insurance
403(b) plan with match
Life insurance
Paid long-term disability
Generous paid time off and holidays
Other benefits of working at Applewood Centers include:
Free licensure supervision!
A friendly, professional and appreciated staff
Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
Career growth
Staff recognition
Year round free CEU trainings
Eligible for public servant loan forgiveness
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Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) 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. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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