Youth Counselor

Shelby American, Inc.; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated therapist/social worker to join their Youth Team. This full-time position involves conducting diagnostic assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and providing essential support to clients and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care, along with a commitment to client rights. With a focus on integrated care and collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of youth and families in the community. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical / Dental / Vision

Employee Wellness App

Life Insurance

Monthly Bonuses

Paid Vacation

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Self Care Days

Paid Holidays

403b w/ Retirement Match

In House Pharmacy

Mileage Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Annual Pay Increases

Qualifications

• Experience with youth and families around behavioral and emotional issues is required.
• Knowledge of DSM V/ICD-10 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Completes diagnostic assessments and develops individual treatment plans.
• Provides direct crisis intervention and maintains client confidentiality.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Family Systems Treatment

Trauma Informed Care

Crisis Interventions

Knowledge of Mental Illness

Client Advocacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree with Experience

Job description

Description

At Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc., we walk with families and individuals on their journey to live healthy, whole, and productive lives by offering comprehensive and integrated behavioral health, housing, outreach & prevention, substance use disorder, and victim services. To help accomplish this goal Appleseed is seeking a highly skilled therapist/social worker to join our Youth Team full time.

Responsibilities

1. Completes Diagnostic assessments.
2. Participates in the ongoing assessment and therapeutic engagement of clients.
3. Works with consumers and staff in developing and implementing person-centered individual treatment plans.
4. Provides direct service, including social and emotional support, utilizing motivational interviewing, family systems treatment, trauma informed care, and crisis interventions.
5. Coordinates with other professionals and agencies and engages in Consumer advocacy; monitors service delivery and engages in follow-up as needed.
6. Provides direct crisis intervention services to Consumers, including face-to-face, telephone, and emergency contacts, during regular office hours.
7. Attends all counseling and agency meetings in order to facilitate an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach to service.
8. Maintains compliance with all applicable practice standards and guidelines.
9. Maintains client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times.
10. Completes all documentation in a timely manner consistent with agency guidelines.
11. Maintains agency required productivity standards.
12. With documented consent, engages the client’s family and/or significant others to provide holistic care to the client.

Requirements

1. Experience working with youth, families, and/or groups around behavioral, emotional, and cognitive issues required.
2. Applicant must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness, motivational interviewing, family systems treatment, trauma informed care, and crisis interventions, and knowledge and skill in the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V/ICD-10.
3. Applicant must also have a strong commitment to client rights.
4. Master’s level graduate with an LISW or LPCC license preferred, will consider BA with experience.

Benefits

1. Competitive compensation
2. Medical /dental /vision
3. Employee Wellness App
4. Life insurance
5. Ability to earn monthly bonuses
6. Minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation
7. Pet Insurance
8. Employee Assistance Program
9. 6 self care days
10. 8 accrued sick days
11. 8 paid holidays
12. 403b w/ Retirement match
13. In House Pharmacy
14. Mileage Reimbursement
15. Continuing education opportunities & professional development dollars
16. Annual pay increases with performance
17. PSLF Eligible Position

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people. Employment decisions are made based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. BIPOC highly encouraged to apply. The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.