Intensive Home Based Treatment Therapist

Responsibilties include

Participate in weekly team consultation and ongoing training with consultant. Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision with clinical supervisor. Provide IHBT services based on client needs including assessment and treatment following the IHBT model to fidelity. Obtain and maintain annual Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certification to be able to provide CANS assessment with all referrals as needed. Develop and coordinate focused, measurable and achievable ITPs that are consistent with the client and family's identified needs. Gather information in a timely and systemic manner that will enable ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning that includes other providers as needed. Collaborate with families and clients in the development of crisis plans and provides crisis assistance and coaching as needed. Develop and maintain strengths-focused, professional alignment and engagement with families. Identify problems within family system and utilize appropriate interventions to address diverse family needs. Work within team setting and coordinate with other professionals involved in case. Identify needed resources/referrals and make necessary linkages to assist with stabilization and to ensure ongoing support for the family. Assist clients and families with the development of skills that will enhance and improve family functioning in areas that include but are not limited to interpersonal relationships, anger management, coping, etc. Provide supportive services to client and school staff as needed and requested by parents and school administrators. Meet productivity expectations established for IHBT staff. Form and maintain collaborative working relationships with natural supports, collateral professionals and/or agencies concerning individual cases. Assist and advocate on behalf of clients and families to secure needed resources, services and supports. Maintain a professionalism with clients and families that reflects courtesy, respect and the highest ethical standards. Close cases in a timely manner, accurately completing discharge and aftercare plans and related paperwork based on goal achievement and/or agency policy/procedure. Maintains flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed. Secure supervisory signatures per licensing guidelines and agency policy/procedure. 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.