Child/Youth Day Treatment School Specialist

Crossroads Health; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Health is seeking a Child/Youth Day Treatment School Specialist in Mentor to supervise and support children in our Day Treatment Program. You will lead therapeutic activities, monitor clients, and ensure safety during community outings and transportation in agency vans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field and internship experience in child/youth mental health. Some positions may involve driving responsibilities and crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field involving child and youth population with mental health needs.
• Internship experience (1–2 years) preferred.
• Group facilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site client supervision in Day Treatment and during community outings.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate groups and other therapeutic activities; implement behavioral interventions.
• Provide crisis support as needed and monitor clients during van transportation.

Skills

Group facilitation

Driving/transportation requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Child/Youth Day Treatment School Specialist

Crossroads Health, a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization with facilities located in Mentor, Painesville, and Cleveland, serves Northeast Ohio communities with comprehensive behavioral and primary integrated healthcare, early childhood services, extended housing and recovery services no matter one’s ability to pay. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and healthcare to everyone.

If you have a passion for kids and a 'save the world' mentality, Crossroads Health has a wonderful opportunity for you. We have an immediate need for a Child Youth Specialist in our Day Treatment Program. This position provides "hands‑on" client monitoring, supervision, therapeutic activities and behavioral interventions in the Day Treatment Program. The Child/Youth Specialist will provide on‑site client supervision on community outings and during van transportation; facilitates/co‑facilitates groups and other therapeutic activities; and provides crisis support as needed. This highly visible position will have an opportunity to provide a positive environment for kids who are in need of understanding, patience and a can‑do attitude.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field involving child and youth population with mental health needs

Experience

• One (1) to two (2) years internship experience (preferred)
• Group facilitation experience (preferred)

Licensure/Certifications

• QMHS- qualified mental health specialist (employer provided)
• AMD- Aggressive Management De-escalation/Physical Hold Training within first 6 months of employment
• For positions that may transport clients: Must have an acceptable driving record (4 points of less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000
• BLS/CPR/First Aid (as applicable, company provided)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Drug Screen, TB Test, Background check (required)
• Setting: Day Treatment
• Schedule: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday
• Travel: Transport and monitoring of clients in large 12 passenger vehicle. Comfortable making home visits throughout the community and transport clients in agency vans

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50 per hour. Starting pay will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. We are a drug free work environment and all new hires are required to pass a 10 panel drug screen which incudes screening for THC.

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As set forth in Crossroads Health ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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