Sexual Behavior Therapist

Behavioral Health - Cleveland, OH - Full Time SALARY AND BENEFITS: The starting salary for a Cuyahoga County MST Therapist is between $58,220-$64,220 (includes base salary and on call/cell phone stipends) depending on degree and licensure. MST Therapists also receive a first‑year $2,000 sign‑on bonus, second year $4,000, and the opportunity to earn an additional $3,000 plus per year in model‑adherence bonuses. Estimated at 8‑10 cases per year. At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our offerings include: Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat‑rate option. Wellness program including free preventative care. Generous paid time off and holidays. 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption. 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program. 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. Pet insurance. Employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability. Employee Assistance Program. Support for continuing education and credential renewal. Ancillary benefits including dental, vision, voluntary life, short‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness. Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you a collaborative problem solver that likes to work with a dedicated team of professionals? Do you want the opportunity to grow your clinical skills? Is a flexible schedule appealing? Then either of our Community‑Based Therapist/Clinician teams would be a good fit for you! Come work alongside the longest‑serving Multisystemic Therapy (MST) & Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB) provider in Ohio, Jamesena Richardson. Multisystemic Therapy is an ecological, evidence‑based program directed at youth and their families, using the collaboration of community‑based resources such as caseworkers, probation/parole officers, and school professionals. Community‑Based therapists and clinicians concentrate on empowering parents and improving their effectiveness by identifying strengths and developing natural support systems and removing barriers. As a Therapist on our team, you will be responsible for providing in‑home assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention and advocacy to adolescents and families. You will also maintain fidelity to the MST model and coordinate with all members of the treatment team to achieve targeted outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s level or higher professional with a major field of study in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another human services field. New graduates welcome! Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), and prior experience delivering mental health services in the home/community to children and families with complex needs is essential. Flexibility of schedule and ability to travel in response to the needs of families.

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s level licensed mental health treatment experience with children and their families or experience working with children and families as part of a master’s degree internship program.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Provide MST or MST‑PSB services to a small caseload of youth and families in community settings, including clients’ homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Actively work to ensure client, victim, and community safety through the development, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing revision of a comprehensive individualized safety plan for each client/family served. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change‑oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Actively provide family therapy, parent training, cognitive behavioral therapy, skills building, school and other community system interventions, and clarification work to each client/family served. Conduct MST assessment, including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Actively participate in weekly group supervision and weekly phone consultation; participate in individual supervision as directed or requested. Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.

AGENCY SUMMARY

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applewood Centers Inc