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

Job TitleYour story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health!OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.The Pay: $17.40-$34.00 an hour Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education.Benefits include:NEW higher pay ratesClear career ladder for development path in various rolesCompetitive medical benefits including options for employee, family or employee + children !Free CEU trainings10 paid holidays; three are exchangeableFlexible work schedules to support work/life balanceFlexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations401(k) with employer match optionEmployment Assistance Program (EAP)Mileage reimbursementFree licensure supervisionRecognition and rewardsUKG 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 thereafterDevelop 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 impactEffective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of peopleAbility to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgmentFlexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clientsAbility 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.At OhioGuidestone, we demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.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.