Licensed Child & Adolescent Group Therapist

Bellefaire JCB; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Comprehensive medical

Education perks

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

EAP

Fertility/IVF coverage

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest child service agencies providing mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. The Licensed Group Facilitator is part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and manages curriculum and treatment for youth referred to the Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS).

The role requires developing treatment plans, documenting progress, leading therapeutic groups, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum BA, BS or MA Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required.
• Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Bellefaire to transport clients in own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update treatment plans for all clients.
• Document results of treatment plan reviews semi-annually or at the request of parent.
• Responsible for daily/progress notes for therapeutic service hours delivered, as shared with other facilitators within the groups.
• Responsible for weekly summaries of assigned youth within CAGS.
• Complete appropriate summary report when a client ends participation in CAGS (discharge, transfer or closing summary).
• Report all incidents and documents the same day to the CAGS Clinical Supervisor.
• Administer appropriate therapeutic groups to youth within various clinical topics as directed via curriculum based on individual client treatment needs.
• Provide required amount of delivery hours per week for this position.
• Responsible for group/team leading and clinical planning of therapeutic groups and individual clients involved in CAGS.
• Supervise client activities and is accountable for whereabouts and safety of clients during CAGS time.
• Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention, utilizing physical restraints as necessary.
• Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution and process discussions with clients on an assigned and an as needed basis.
• Responsible for the planning and curriculum writing of groups being led. These curriculums are to be completed and approved by the CAGS Clinical Supervisor prior to all group sessions and are due prior to the commencement of any new therapeutic group.
• Curriculums must be based upon individual client treatment goals and supported by treatment team plans.
• Responsible for following the planned curriculum and documenting when there are changes from the clinical planning for clients.
• Participate cooperatively and flexibly in daily client transportation to and from CAGS.
• Report all special incidents and documents the same to CAGS Supervisor.
• Attendance to staffings, as necessary for youth and family.
• 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.

Skills

Core Expertise

Independent Judgment

Leadership

Cultural Competency

Interpersonal Communication

Professional Conduct

Collaboration

Problem Solving

DSM-5 Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest child service agencies providing mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. The Licensed Group Facilitator is part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and manages curriculum and treatment for youth referred to the Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS).

The role requires developing treatment plans, documenting progress, leading therapeutic groups, and ensuring safety.