Residential Counselor/Social Worker - $2,500 Bonus

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Counselor/Social Worker to join our Residential Treatment Facility. The Counselor/Social Worker will counsel individuals ages 9 to 17 years, families, and groups to treat mental health and individual and family welfare problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family dysfunction and develops and implements appropriate therapeutic treatment plans. Learn About The Buckeye Ranch For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives. What You’ll Do Identifies indicators of age-appropriate development in all domains for children of varying ages. Assesses clients for appropriate level of care, including behavioral examples, including frequency, duration, severity, and environmental impacts. Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles. Determines the level of immediate and future risk of abuse or neglect to children. Identifies cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles. Identifies strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment. Develops training plans and facilitates coaching, ensuring that services are family focused. Establishes rapport; maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals; listens actively & effectively; clearly conveys information in a non-judgmental manner; recognizes and manages personal biases; maintains professional demeanor and appropriate professional boundaries. Effectively facilitates individual youth clients, with or without family members, through active engagement utilizing strength-based language in interactions. Provides transportation to clients to courts, SARs, and other required meetings as needed. Uses trauma-informed, focused interventions to engage clients. Educates clients, family members, and other providers about healthcare conditions, prevention, available treatments, illness and whole health self-management, peer support and recovery. Documents in accordance with standards of practice and established policies and procedures of the Ranch Advocates on behalf of clients and families with external agencies, within the family, and internally. Our Benefits Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year) Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability 401K + Employer Contribution Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Free Supervision Hours Employee Referral Program Qualifications Who You Are: You have a bachelor's degree in a related field. Master's Degree preferred You have 1 to 2 years related experience. You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT licensure. You have a valid driver's license and must keep insurance on their vehicle and driving record in accordance with policies. Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide employer sponsorship for a working visa. All applicants must be eligible to work, now and in the future, without the need for employer sponsorship. #TBR001 #J-18808-Ljbffr