Licensed Group Therapist

BENEFITS:
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% CWRU MSW tuition discount & 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:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, MFT, or Psychologist required.
3. Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
4. Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.  Must be approved by Bellefaire to transport clients in own vehicle.

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:
The Group Lead is a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and is responsible for the treatment of youth referred to the Group Services Department. The Group Lead is responsible for the clinical planning and execution of therapeutic day treatment groups, IOP groups, and/or other group services as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide professional clinical services and documentation thereof, including, but not limited to:
   • Assessments
   • treatment planning
   • group treatment
   • skills building
   • case management; and
   • discharge & aftercare planning.
2. Complete all clinical documentation, including progress notes, appropriately and within departmental timelines.
3. Provide required amount of delivery hours per week as established by departmental guidelines.
4. Take primary lead of day treatment, IOP, and/or other groups as assigned by the Group Services Supervisor.
5. Understand and execute evidence-based curriculum as assigned.
6. Oversee client activities and be accountable for whereabouts and safety of clients on site during group time.
7. Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution and process discussions with clients as necessary.
8. Assist with client transportation to and from group programming as needed.
9. Immediately report and appropriately document all major unusual incidents and other events that would trigger an incident report.
10. Partner with other group staff to maintain consistent contact with parents/guardians of clients to provide updates, skills education, and client advocacy.
11. Partner with other group staff to maintain positive relationships with other community providers (such as Ohio Rise and schools) and provide regular communication, updates, and client advocacy.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Remain current with all training requirements.
2. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
3. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
4. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
5. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
6. Other duties as assigned by management.

 

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.