Youth Outpatient Therapist

Akron, OH
Full Time
Behavioral Health
Mid Level

This position now offers an annual starting salary of $50,000 for full-time employees! 

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Youth Outpatient Therapist to provide individual and family therapy to children ranging in age from 5-18 years old. As the Outpatient Therapist, you will be expected to meet the program's productivity target for billable service each week. You will also provide therapeutic services to children, youth and their families as well as transitional aged young adults and new mothers of any age. Service will include, but not be limited to: individual, group and family therapy, including play therapy; assessment and diagnosis; parent guidance; information and referral; advocacy as needed; provide crisis intervention and crisis coverage.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide professional clinical services, including but not limited to: biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans and review, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, consultation, aftercare planning, and termination reports
  • Collaborate with respective treatment team members regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
  • Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required. LISW or LPCC preferred.
  • Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities. Experience with DBT and/or Play Therapy a plus.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in individual, family and group therapy. Experience working with LGBTQ, military population, and/or drug & alcohol and/or Autism assessment and treatment a plus.

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
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • 403(b) plan
  • Life insurance
  • Paid long-term disability
  • Generous paid time off and holidays

Other perks of working with us include:

  • A friendly and appreciated staff
  • Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
  • A beautiful campus
  • Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
  • Staff recognition program
  • A caring environment to work in!

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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