Youth Mental Health Specialist

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Fertility/IVF coverage

Pet insurance

Résumé du poste

Bellefaire JCB is seeking a Youth Mental Health Specialist in Shaker Heights to care for clients under supervision, offering valuable clinical experience.

You will monitor emotional states, provide emotional support, and motivate clients while working with licensed professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's in Psychology, Mental Health or related field preferred.
• High School diploma required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Sensitivity in relating to diverse groups and backgrounds.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment.

Responsabilités

• Participate in client’s progress by monitoring and evaluating response to treatment.
• Facilitate treatment programs and cottage groups on topics (anger management, self-esteem, etc.).
• Protect clients from harm using Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention.
• Provide a structured environment and day-to-day care of clients.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of the client environment.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mental Health or related field

High School diploma

Description du poste

Residential Services - Shaker Heights, OH - Part Time to Full Time

*All Shifts Available* Benefits and Salary: The salary for this is $18.50 per hour with a $2,000 new hire bonus!

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks: 50% Case Western MSW tuition discount, 10% undergraduate & 15% graduate tuition scholarship through Ohio University, & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

Qualifications:

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mental Health or related field preferred.
• A minimum of a High School diploma is required.
• Must be at least 21years old.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Agency Summary: Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

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Position Summary: As a Youth Mental Health Specialist, you will have the opportunity to care for our clients while working alongside licensed professionals and gaining excellent clinical experience. You will monitor and maintain awareness of our client’s emotional condition and facilitate the daily care of clients by providing emotional support, assistance and motivation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in client’s progress by monitoring and evaluating client response to treatment, attending staff meetings and clinical rounds, and completing required status reports and paperwork.
• Facilitate treatment programs and cottage groups on various topics (i.e. anger management, relationship building, self-esteem, etc.).
• Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention
• Provide a structured environment and provide day-to-day care of clients
• Caring for the client environment, which includes maintaining its neatness and cleanliness

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.