The Centers
Child Mental Health Therapist- Residential Services- PRN
4614 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103-4365
On-site · Regular · $23.55–$38.60/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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- Master of Social Work or Counseling preferred; Will Consider Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work with a minimum of two (2) years of diagnostic and counseling experience working with children and adolescents.
- Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work (LSW, LISW) or Counseling (LPC, LPCC) is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments, individual child and adolescent, family, and group psychotherapy in a residential or community setting is preferred.
- Provides clinical behavioral health services to residents and their identified families.
- Conducts diagnostic assessment utilizing diagnostic screeners to assess level of functioning, strengths, behavioral health, and psychosocial history, and identify growth areas and needs.
- Co-creates and implements care plans with the resident and guardian to address clinical needs and evaluates effectiveness and outcomes.
- Implements best practice and clinical interventions in individual, family and group psychotherapy and Day Treatment
- Designs and implements goal-directed groups addressing, but not limited to practical living skills; social skills; problem-solving skills; anger-management and conflict resolution; enhance self-esteem.
- Assists with crisis intervention and problem resolution.
- Assists with linking and/or coordinating community support service referrals and resources for the youth/family to aid in a successful transition returning to the community.
- Participates in weekly clinical supervision to discuss client treatment progress, assess clinical intervention outcome, and address other administrative needs.
- Responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
- Completes progress notes and corresponding billing sheets within the established timeframe.
- Meets the agency’s productivity guidelines.
- Assists with serving as a community resource for schools, local agencies and others interested in the program.
- Coordinates for family and other visits.
- Collaborates with H.O.P.E Campus multidisciplinary team to coordinate resident care and address clinical needs.
- $25.90 - $38.60 hourly range *Pay depends on licensure and years of experience
- *There will also be a $2.50/hr on call premium
- Actively participates in agency and client-related meetings and committees as necessary.
- Participates in providing emergency on-call services, including in-person 24/7 as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of disciplines and levels of staff within an organization and continuum of care.
- Communication: Must be able to communicate, logically, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Marshaling Resources: Working knowledge of community resources related to residential clients.
- Detail Oriented: Has a high level of need to understand how and why things go together; the ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently. Develops ideas thoroughly and meticulously into an effective plan of action. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
- Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.
- Stress Management: able to perform and make sound decisions under pressure and in adversity.
- Clinical Acumen: Developing knowledge of the mental illness, substance use disorders, various therapeutic modalities, and related community resources; Strong intervention. Keeps accurate and appropriate records/documentation.
- Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
- Mental Health Support
- Employee Assistance Program