Job Description:

$2000 Sign-On Bonus!Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.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:We are looking for a qualified Licensed Group Therapist to provide guidance and instruction to foster emotional, physical and mental growth of clients through therapeutic group facilitation, intervention and positive role modeling. The Licensed Group Facilitator is responsible for the development, implementation and co-management of group curricula and treatment of youth referred to the Residential Treatment and Day reporting programs.Responsibilities Include:Treatment planning in accordance with client needs.Group facilitation.Assistance with crisis intervention and problem resolution.Timely completion of daily progress notes and other required documentation.Reporting and documenting of all special incidents.Transportation of clients to and from the program in agency provided vehicles.Qualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work or Counseling is required.Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, child psychotherapy, group therapy and DSM-IV diagnoses.Prior experience in the delivery of mental health services to children in groups with complex needs is essential.Why Work for Us:We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:Dental, vision and medical insurance403(b) planLife insurancePaid long-term disabilityGenerous paid time off and holidays