Youth Mental Health Specialist — 3rd Shift Impact

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

MSW tuition discount

401(k) match

Life insurance

EAP

Education support

Dental & vision

FSA

Job summary

The role offers opportunities to gain clinical experience, work with diverse youth, and contribute to a wide range of mental health services while building professional skills in a dynamic agency.

Qualifications

• 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 21 years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g. 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

Skills

Interpersonal sensitivity

Diversity awareness

Initiative and judgment

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Psychology/Mental Health

High School diploma

Job description

The role offers opportunities to gain clinical experience, work with diverse youth, and contribute to a wide range of mental health services while building professional skills in a dynamic agency.