Job Description
Agency Summary: 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 Summary: Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the In-Home Therapist provides assessment, referral, psychotherapy & therapeutic behavioral services (TBS) to assigned children and their families. The In-Home Therapist is expected to meet the program's productivity target for billable services each week. Services take place in the home and community. Work hours are flexible, some evening hours are expected.
Responsibilities Include: - Provide psychotherapy and therapeutic behavioral services (TBS) based on client assessed needs.
- Provide referred families and individuals with assessment services, as needed.
- Interview clients to obtain information pertinent to establishing and maintaining effective client records and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs). Gather information in a timely and systemic manner that will enable ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning.
- Develop and maintain strengths-focused, professional alignment and engagement with families.
- Develop and coordinate focused, measurable and achievable ITPs that are consistent with the client and family's identified needs.
- Collaborate with families and clients in the development of crisis plans and provides crisis assistance and coaching as needed.
- Assist clients and families with the development of skills that will enhance and improve family functioning in areas that include but are not limited to interpersonal relationships, anger management, coping, etc.
- Provide supportive services to client and school staff as needed and requested by parents and school administrators.
- Meet productivity expectations established for community based therapy staff.
- Close cases in a timely manner, accurately completing discharge and aftercare plans and related paperwork based on goal achievement and/or agency policy/procedure.
- Form and maintain collaborative working relationships with natural supports, collateral professionals and/or agencies concerning individual cases.
- Assist and advocate on behalf of clients and families to secure needed resources, services and supports.
- Maintain a professionalism with clients and families that reflects courtesy, respect and the highest ethical standards.
- Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, legibly and within specified timeframes and consistent with contractual obligations.
- Maintains flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.
- Secure supervisory signatures per licensing guidelines and agency policy/procedure.
Qualifications: - Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or psychology or enrollment in a Master's degree program for social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or psychology required. Bachelor's degree with valid Ohio LSW is acceptable.
- Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT required.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport client in own vehicle.
Experience: - Bachelor's level licensed mental health treatment experience with children and their families or experience working with children and families as part of a master's degree internship program.
Benefits: At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.
Our offerings include:
- Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
- Wellness program including free preventative care
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and 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
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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