Jewish Day School Clinical Counselor

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The position could accommodate a clinician looking for between 8-20 hours per week, hourly rate ranges between $25 - $30 hour. This is a 10 month position unless other clinical summer opportunities are desired and available. *The benefits listed below are forpart time status employees, not PRN.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. 

Our offerings include:

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Jewish religion, customs and traditions required. Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Valid Ohio LSW, LPC required, Independent license (LISW, LPCC) preferred.
• Knowledge of diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, developmental psychopathology, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, and behavioral therapy.

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

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POSITION SUMMARY: 
We are looking for a PRN or part time Licensed Therapist for a local Jewish Day School. The Therapist will provide guidance and instruction to foster emotional, physical and mental growth of students through therapeutic intervention and positive role modeling. As the therapist, you will primarily provide professional clinical consultation, prevention, crisis management, and linkage or referral services. Community or teacher professional development opportunities, individual counseling, skills groups, social emotional learning classes, family consultation, and termination reports could be provided as well if requested by the school. This Therapist will collaborate with the entire school team to benefit the social emotional growth and needs of the students attending.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Provide professional clinical services, including but not necessarily limited to:, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and reviews,  individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, CSP, prevention,  consultation, aftercare planning, and termination reports.
2. Consult with professional staff at the school regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
3. Provide mental health-related training to teachers and other school personnel.
4. Contact and meet with parents of children who have been referred for mental health services for purposes of intake.  Contact may include home visits on an as-needed basis.
5. Provide back up to other program staff as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. 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.
4. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
5. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
6. Other duties as assigned by management.

Other perks of working with us include:

• A friendly and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• A beautiful campus
• Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
• Staff recognition program
• A caring environment to work in!

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.