Lorain Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Intern (Fall 2026)

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nations largest most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health substance abuse education and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs we help more than 30000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency dignity and self-sufficiency.

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Intensive Home-Based Therapy (IHBT) Intern position is a paid hourly role at Bellefaire JCB. The role is reserved for graduate students who have reached the internship portion of their Masters programs and have secured a formal trainee license allowing them to perform clinical duties under the supervision of an authorized licensed field supervisor. The IHBT Intern provides intensive therapeutic services to families who are experiencing difficulties in response to any number of internal and external stressors. The (IHBT) Intern works a member of a treatment team directed by an IHBT Program Supervisor/ Field Instructor. Services take place in the home and community. Work hours are flexible and must be kept below 20 per week. Some evenings apply.

This position will be based out of Lorain regional office and will support Lorain County specifically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assist in the assignment of cases to provide assessments counseling/psychotherapy and community support program services for clients their families and with significant others as needed including: community organizations schools other health and social service professionals the justice system and other agencies involved with the client.
2. Provide the following services including but not limited to:
   1. Family and individual counseling
   2. Substance abuse counseling
   3. Family education
   4. Family and individual skill trainings
   5. Advocacy
   6. Information and referral
   7. Transportation
   8. Alcohol and drug education
   9. Group work
   10. Crisis intervention
   11. Other services necessary to the enrichment of the intern environment
3. Formulate goal-oriented treatment plans in accordance with the IHBT model inclusive of step-oriented processes for preventing crises and the stabilizing the family unit.
4. Submit and utilize a goal attainment scale or other approved system to allow for supervision and evaluation of the success of the treatment plan.
5. 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.
6. Responsible for timely termination/evaluation letters.
7. Provide advocacy and liaison work with schools the justice system social services health services and like agencies as needed.
8. Provide culturally competent clinical services including but not necessarily limited to: biopsychosocial assessments treatment plans and reviews individual counseling group counseling family therapy aftercare planning and termination reports.
9. Adhere to Agency/ACS/ NASW codes of conduct and ethics. Adhere to Learning Contract as designed by Student and Field Instructor.
10. Attend all scheduled staff meetings supervision and on-going training.
11. All required trainings certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
12. 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.
13. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the clients treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
14. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
15. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum current Masters student in Social Work Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
2. Licensure: Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee Counselor Trainee Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee) or higher required.
3. Skills: Strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience in systemic family therapy crisis intervention family education behavioral interventions and substance abuse therapy.
4. Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths aptitudes and abilities.
5. Ability to perform 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 as required to perform essential job functions.
6. Practical and creative problem solving skills.
7. Experience: At least one semester of clinical fieldwork and/ or substantive professional clinical experience required.
8. Other: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agencys insurance company.

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.

Required Experience:

Intern