Driver: Group Therapy Services

Applewood Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Care

Family First

Career Growth

Financial Protection

Time Off

Job summary

Applewood Centers, Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families in the Cleveland area.

The Driver will provide safe, reliable transportation and administrative work for clients and their families, adhering to the Agency Vehicle Policy and all other policies. The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to handle client situations on the road, and willingness to work evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure: N/A
• Experience: Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, developmental psychopathology, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, diagnoses, and behavioral therapy.
• Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup/drop off sites, for visits, appointments etc.
• Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
• Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
• Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.
• Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
• 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.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Mental health assessment

Treatment planning

Developmental psychopathology

Family therapy

Group therapy

Child psychotherapy

Diagnoses

Behavioral therapy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

BENEFITS & SALARY

Salary is $18/hour. 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:

• Health & Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, low-cost plan options & 24/7 EAP
• Family First: Paid parental leave (birth & adoption), fertility/IVF support & pet insurance
• Career Growth: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Protection: 403(b) with employer match + 100% employer-paid life & LTD insurance
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid organizational holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Licensure: N/A
3. Experience:Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, developmental psychopathology, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, diagnoses, and behavioral therapy.
4. Other:Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.
5. Prior experiencing working with, and transporting children.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver will provide safe, reliable transportation and administrative work for clients and their families. The Driver abides by the Agency Vehicle Policy at all times, among all other Agency policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup/drop off sites, for visits, appointments etc.
2. Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
3. Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
4. Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.
6. Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
7. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
8. Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
9. 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.
10. Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. Other duties as assigned by management

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.