Clinical Therapist (Emergency Response /Early Childhood), Cuyahoga County

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities, and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

The Pay

Pay: $17.40-$34.00 an hour Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education.

What We Offer

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards
• UKG Wallet: Get paid after your shift!

Emergency Response Early Childhood

Recognizing that standard emergency interventions can be frightening for toddlers and young children, this intersection of care focuses on deploying immediate in-person stabilization while actively preserving the parent-child bond during or after a traumatic event.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may require specialty therapeutic services (e. g. SUD, Maternal Depression, etc.).
• Provide emergency response early childhood mental health services to children birth through age 6 and families referred through the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator within 24 hours of referral.
• Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, caregivers, and community providers to provide support and coordination as appropriate.
• Provide trauma informed developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interventions utilizing play, art, music, and other expressive therapeutic approaches to support the social-emotional development and stabilization of young children and families.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
• Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively with the staff to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners and supporting stabilization planning for young children and families.
• Partner collaboratively with Invest in Children, a community-wide public/private partnership administered by the Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood, and other community systems to support timely access to services and continuity of care.
• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or care coordination functions if needed.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.

• Attend and participate in regular supervision.
• Maintain all required licenses.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience

• LSW, LPC, or MFT license and higher with related educational requirement.
• Master’s degree from accredited program.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Knowledge of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health principles preferred.

Qualifications

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment

• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Ability to respond to urgent referrals and mental health crises in a timely, organized, and compassionate manner.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, community settings, early learning programs, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

*Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree.

We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.