Job Description
From our roots as a school, an orphanage and a guidance clinic, through our evolution to the large behavioral health and social service organization we are today, our services for children and families have spanned over 175 years. In the early days, we schooled and cared for approximately 25 children. Today we serve nearly 6,000 children and their families each year. Our Mission is to foster solutions for children, youth and families. Applewood Centers' vision is to be a leader in improving the lives of children in Ohio by providing high quality behavioral healthcare and out-of-home services for children and their families.
Job Summary: To provide guidance and instruction to foster emotional, physical and mental growth of clients through therapeutic group facilitation and individual TBS/CPST services, intervention and positive role modeling. In this role the TBS/CPST specialist also provides Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients, their families, and/or significant others as needed. They will provide services to clients in a community settings and works to provide support - including education and consultation - for parents and/or caregivers, case coordination, and symptom management and monitoring. The TBS/CPST Specialist is expected to meet the program's productivity target for billable service each quarter.
Essential Duties: - Planning and facilitating ASP groups in collaboration with licensed group facilitators on various topics in accordance with the client treatment plans,
- Participating in the development of clients' ASP group treatment goals,
- Assistance with monitoring, evaluating and documenting client response to treatment,
- Assistance with care and maintenance of the group space,
- Assist in client transportation and other group activities in accordance with established guidelines.
Requirements :
- A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related field, and prior experience in the delivery of mental health services to children in groups with complex needs is essential.
- Candidate must be compassionate, empathetic, gender affirming, and have strong verbal de-escalation skills.
- Openness to supervision and trainings around trauma informed care and the appropriate manner in which to work with youth with trauma and behavioral concerns.
- Ability to maintain a clinical schedule; report to shift on time, complete daily tasks in a timely manner, and have the ability to be flexible during school breaks.
- Have a valid OH driver's license with no more than 6 points as well as a valid auto insurance required.
Benefits: At Applewood Centers we pride ourselves in having a collaborative culture and team environment found throughout our programs. Our Core Values help set the goals and expectations of our employees. We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits including:
- A competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off including:
- Domestic partner benefits
- 403(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Paid long-term disability
Other benefits of working at Applewood Centers include:
- 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
- Northeast Ohio is a great place to live and work
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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.
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,