Office Based Therapist - Substance Use Disorders (Hybrid Work)

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. Position Summary : Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services, the Therapist provides direct clinical service to individuals, families and groups. Services may include individual therapy, family interventions and group therapy as well as school and community based mental health consultation, education and prevention services. The Therapist meets the program's productivity target for billable service each week. Responsibilities Include:

• Provides individual therapy, parent guidance and family interventions.
• Meets productivity expectations established for outpatient therapists.
• Gathers clinical information in the initial mental health assessment interview and during ongoing treatment contacts.
• In collaboration with the client and family, develops focused, measurable and achievable service plans that reflect the individual needs of the client.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Uses cultural assessment to implement a service plan that incorporates the clients' own uniqueness, values, beliefs and attributes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio LSW or LPC.
• Proven effective leadership skills to ensure departmental engagement and success.
• Strong clinical skills including expertise in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions and substance abuse therapy. Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.

Benefits and Salary: Salary range is $52,000 - $54,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure. 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 ($5, $10, $15) option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• 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, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Applewood Centers, Inc. ("Applewood") 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.