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Since 1864, we’ve been an integral part of the Berea community, proudly rooted in faith and a legacy of serving children and families. While our roots remain in Berea, we’ve grown to support children and families statewide. OhioGuidestone is always looking for passionate people to make a difference in our communities. You can impact lives and inspire change right in your own backyard. Apply today to work at the largest non-profit, mental health service provider in Ohio. We offer FREE CEU trainings, a great support system, education bonuses and incentives, and much more! Full time employees are also offered PAID medical benefits for you and your family!

OhioGuidestone provides services in Cuyahoga County area schools! School Services Therapists at OhioGuidestone have the unique opportunity to work with clients both in the school and in the home. The ideal School Services Therapist will have a genuine passion to work with diverse child and adolescent clientele and families. Empower clients by establishing quick rapport with them as well as teachers, principals, and parents, too!

As an OhioGuidestone Therapist, you will work independently with assigned clients throughout your school and in the surrounding communities. Provide individual and family counseling as well as interventions as needed in order to assist clients with meeting and maintaining their goals! 

Essential Functions:

• Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client.

• Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed.

• Available for clinical consultation.

• Maintains a minimum productivity level of 52% billable face-to-face contacts per week.

• Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case. Provide CPST and minor case management functions if needed.

• Assumes a strong advocacy role for clients and makes recommendations for clinical and support services needed upon discharge.

• Actively participates in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.

• Completes all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames

• Assumes a leadership role in the interpretation and support of agency policies.

• Participates in agency and community meetings as needed. Attends conferences and workshops to maintain professional competence. Provides in-service training as requested.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.

• In times of need, the Therapist may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor.

If Therapist is also responsible for School Services, the following functions are essential, in addition to above:

• Coordinates and provides service and support to assigned clients and families or care givers in the school and home environment.

• Provides school personnel and parents with information on child’s mental health diagnosis, behavior management, household management, communication and relationship enhancement.

• Provides group services, leads treatment and psycho-educational groups.

• Consults with school personnel and participate in school meetings as necessary.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Work environment can include an agency office, school based setting, or in the community including clients homes

• English reading and writing skills required

• Works flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone

• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typing

Qualifications:
Minimum educational level is a Bachelor’s degree* in social work with an Ohio LSW. A Master’s degree, clinical experience LPC, MFT, LISW or LPCC or IMFT is preferred. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and safe driving record.