Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist- Lorain

Applewood Centers Inc; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking agency focused on providing essential mental health services to young children and their families. As an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering behavioral health counseling and assessments to children up to age 6, helping them navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. With a strong emphasis on early intervention, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of families in the community. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a commitment to professional growth and competitive benefits, making this an ideal place to advance your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

403(b) Plan with Match

Life Insurance

Paid Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

Staff Recognition

Year-Round Free CEU Trainings

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
• Experience with young children preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide home and community-based behavioral health services.
• Build partnerships with parents and interdisciplinary teams.
• Advocate for clients and contribute to their emotional well-being.

Skills

Behavioral Health Counseling

Assessment Skills

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job description

Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist- Lorain

Behavioral Health - Lorain, OH - Full Time

Now offering $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

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: At Applewood Centers, we know that early intervention with children and families is critical for healthy development emotionally, socially and academically. Our Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) program serves children up to age 6 who are experiencing overwhelming stress, have experienced trauma, are having behavioral difficulties or other concerns that might affect the parent or caregiver's ability to parent or a center's ability to provide child care. We are hiring an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist to provide behavioral health counseling, assessments, as well as therapeutic services to these children and families in need of services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide home and community-based behavioral health services for infants and children up to age 6 and their families.
• Build partnerships with parents, young children and an interdisciplinary team to address relationship and behavioral challenges at early ages.
• Advocate with and on behalf of clients and their families.
• Contribute to a foundation for life-long social and emotional well-being for young children.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling, and LSW or LPC required.
• Preference for experience working with young children; however, on-the-job training and exposure to working specifically with children 6 and under will be provided and occur on a continuous basis.
• Candidates must be able to travel to families.

Why Work for Us: We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

• Dental, vision and medical insurance
• 403(b) plan with match
• Life insurance
• Paid long-term disability
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Other benefits of working at Applewood Centers include:

• A friendly, professional and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• Staff recognition
• Year-round free CEU trainings

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“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.