Community Based Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

BENEFITS AND SALARY :

The starting salary for a Cuyahoga County MST Therapist is $54,000 per year. New hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus. In addition, there is an opportunity to earn productivity bonuses of $400 per quarter for hitting adherence numbers and $125 per successful case closings. (Estimated at 16-20 cases per year.) Finally, the average value of employer paid benefits at Applewood is about 20% of the base salary.

This brings the first year's estimated total rewards package value to $70,650. Beyond the first year employees can earn retention bonuses - $1,500 for 18 months and $2,500 for 24 months.

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 option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS :

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 :

Are you a collaborative problem solver that likes to work with a dedicated team of professionals? Do you want the opportunity to grow your clinical skills? Is a flexible schedule appealing? Then either of our Community-Based Therapist / Clinician team would be a good fit for you!

Multisystemic Therapy, an ecological, evidence based programs directed at youth and their families, uses the collaboration of community based resources such as caseworkers, probation / parole officers, and school professionals. Community-Based therapists and clinicians concentrate on empowering parents and improving their effectiveness by identifying strengths and developing natural support systems and removing barriers.

As a Therapist on our team, you will be responsible for providing in-home assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention and advocacy to adolescents and families. You will also be responsible for maintaining fidelity to the MST or MST-PSB model and coordinating with all members of the treatment team to achieve targeted outcomes.

To learn more about MST at Applewood Centers please click on this link : Applewood MST

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

EXPERIENCE :

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.