OhioGuidestone

Licensed Juvenile Justice Mental Health Therapist

OhioGuidestone

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cleveland • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families.
  • Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings.
  • Serve as a Juvenile Justice Mental Health Therapist within the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, working with a caseload of children and adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system to provide therapeutic intervention, assessment, and ongoing support.
  • Must work in a community based environment on a hybrid basis.
  • 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 include clients with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders and/or may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g. IHBT, Maternal Depression, etc.).
  • 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, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
  • 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 to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.
  • Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or minor case management functions if needed.
  • Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
  • Actively participate in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to 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, MFT license or higher and related educational requirement: Master’s Degree from relevant accredited program; or Bachelor’s degree from relevant accredited program with 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling; or Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science or nursing.
  • Must be able to work with youth and adolescents with problematic behaviors
  • Must work in the community
  • 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
  • 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, etc.
  • Must be able to access work locations, offices, 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.
Benefits
  • Free CEU trainings
  • Competitive medical benefits at a low monthly cost & different family plans to explore.
  • Ten paid holidays; some 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
  • Monthly bonus program
  • Recognition and rewards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
diagnostic assessmentstreatment planningtherapycounselingevidence-based Treatment PlanCommunity Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST)SUD Targeted Case ManagementTherapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)mental health emergencies responsetherapeutic interventions
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsdiscretion and professional judgmentflexibilityorganizational skillsattention to detailindependencepositivityleadershipteamworkcultural responsiveness
Certifications
LSWLPCMFTMaster’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree in behavioral science or nursing