Outpatient Therapist- Lorain (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join their dedicated team in Lorain. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide vital clinical services to children and families facing various challenges, including anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. You'll enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own cases and managing your own schedule, all while receiving the necessary supervision hours for independent licensure at no cost. Join a collaborative and supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth in the rewarding field of mental health care.

Benefits

Career growth

Year-round free CEU trainings

Extensive curriculum and resource library

IT and Billing/Finance support

Staff recognition

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mental health services for children.
• Valid LSW or LPC required; LISW or LPCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to children and families in need.
• Manage your own caseload with support from an on-site supervisor.

Skills

Mental Health Services

Therapeutic Techniques

Medicaid Billing

Case Management

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Outpatient Therapist - Lorain (Full-Time)

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.

Our Outpatient Therapists make a difference in the lives of the children and families in need, working with the disadvantaged, at risk and underserved. As the Outpatient Therapist, you will provide office-based clinical services for children ages 3-18 with issues such as disruptive behaviors, ADHD, parent-child relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, school-related issues and bullying. Our therapists also provide services to adults up to age 24 with depression, anxiety, life transition difficulties, and pregnant or new moms experiencing stress/depression. Services include individual therapy, family systems interventions and care coordination.

We offer flexible day and evening hours as well as the ability to schedule your own cases, choose how many cases you wish to see and manage your own caseload with the support of an on-site supervisor. As the Outpatient Therapist, you will also receive all required supervision hours toward independent licensure for free.

Qualifications

Candidate must have a Master’s Degree and a valid LSW or LPC along with a minimum of 2 years prior experience in the delivery of mental health services to children with complex needs is essential, as well as proven experience with Medicaid billing requirements. LISW or LPCC is preferred.

Benefits

At Applewood Centers, we pride ourselves in having a collaborative culture and team environment found throughout our programs. Our Core Values help set the goals and expectations of our employees. We value our employees and their commitment to our mission. We offer:

• A friendly, professional and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• Career growth
• Extensive curriculum and resource library
• IT, Billing/Finance, and Supervisory support
• Staff recognition
• Year-round free CEU trainings
• Northeast Ohio is a great place to live and work.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care