Family Preservation Therapist

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 Family Preservation / Home Based Therapist provides individual and / or family assessment, psychotherapy, and TBS to caregivers, children, and families in Cuyahoga County. Sessions occur in the home and community. Coordination with DCFS and / or other referrals sources and other formal supports is expected. 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. Identify problems within family system and utilize appropriate interventions to address diverse family needs.
• Interview clients to obtain information pertinent to establishing and maintaining effective client records and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs). Develop and coordinate focused, measurable and achievable ITPs that are consistent with the client and family's identified needs. Gather information in a timely and systemic manner that will enable ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning that includes DCFS or court concerns and recommendations into treatment plans.
• Collaborate with families and clients in the development of crisis plans and provides crisis assistance and coaching as needed.
• Develop and maintain strengths-focused, professional alignment and engagement with families.
• Work within team setting and coordinate with ongoing DCFS worker and other professionals involved in case. Identify needed resources / referrals and make necessary linkages to assist with stabilization and to ensure ongoing support for the family.
• Analyze appropriate situations in need of crisis intervention and make mandated reports to KIDSLINE, the DCFS caseworker, the family, supervisors and collateral contacts as indicated.
• Submit reports and documents in a timely manner consistent with Child and Family Focused or other contractual expectations.
• 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.
• Maintains flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.
• Secure supervisory signatures per licensing guidelines and agency policy / procedure.

Qualifications :

Experience :

Benefits and Salary :

Salary range is $47,000 - $55,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

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 :

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.