Residential Therapist

Now Offering a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Benefits and Salary: Salary range for this role is $50,000 - $56,000 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: + 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: + A minimum of a Masteru2019s Degree in Social Work, Counseling,u00a0or related field + Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work or Counseling (LSW or LPC) is required. + Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, child psychotherapy, group therapy and DSM-IV diagnoses. + Prior experience in the delivery of mental health services to children in groups with complex needs is essential. 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: We are looking for a qualified Licensed Residential Therapist to provide direct clinical service to individuals, families and groups. u00a0Services may include individual therapy, family interventions and group therapy as well as mental health consultation, education and prevention services. u00a0The residential therapist provides services within the framework of the mission and service plan of Applewood Centers.u00a0 Responsibilities Include: + Gather clinical information in the initial mental health assessment interview and during ongoing treatment contacts. + Develop focused, measurable and achievable service plans that reflect the individual needs of the client, in collaboration with the client and family. + Maintain clear progress toward treatment goals using agency required measures.u00a0 + Provide individual therapy, parent guidance and family interventions. + Meet productivity expectations established by the Residential program. + Facilitate group psychotherapy and day treatment programming based on client and program needs. + Collaborate with other disciplines and services to meet client needs.u00a0 + Use cultural assessment to implement a service plan that incorporates the clients' own uniqueness, values beliefs and attributes. + Work a varied and flexible schedule to meet client and agency needs. + Provide

Created: 2025-12-05