Integrated Co-Occurring Treatment Therapist

AGENCY SUMMARY:
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.

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SUMMARY:
The Integrated Co-Occurring Treatment (ICT) Therapist serves as the primary direct service clinician to clients as assigned by the program. The Therapist works with families utilizing the IHBT Model of Treatment to provide support and integrated behavioral health and substance use services through reduction of intensity in emotional symptoms and stressors for the client and the family, as well as strengthening interpersonal success and coping skills to help them stay in the home successfully and avoid out-of-home placement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide professional clinical services, including but not limited to:
   1. Assessments;
   2. Treatment planning;
   3. Individual and family therapy;
   4. Case management;
   5. Crisis work; and
   6. Aftercare planning.
2. Collaborate with other treatment team members regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
3. 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.
4. Maintain a full caseload as assigned and meet the department’s weekly productivity target.
5. Maintain a flexible work schedule including some evenings.
6. Provide 24/7 on-call coverage Monday – Friday and on a rotational basis for weekends.
7. Transport clients as needed for case management or other essential job duties.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, consultations, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Provide back up support to other staff members as directed.
6. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required. Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, or a Doctoral degree in Psychology preferred.
2. Licensure : Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychology license required.
3. Skills : Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities. Perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software to perform essential job functions.
4. Experience : Culturally competent knowledge of diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, family systems, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy. Demonstrated clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment strongly preferred. Experience with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
5. Other : Knowledge of Juvenile Justice System and/or Youth Mental Health System preferred.
6. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must have reliable personal transportation.

BENEFITS AND SALARY :

The salary for this position is $60,000 per year.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 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

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.