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Bellefaire JCB

Child behavioral health, education, prevention services

Licensed Group Therapist

Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Ravenna, OH, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in social work or a relevant field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • A valid Ohio LSW, LPC, MFT, or Psychologist license is required.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families is required.
  • A valid driver's license and a driving record meeting the agency insurance underwriting criteria are required.
  • Approval by Bellefaire to transport clients in the employee's own vehicle is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide professional clinical services and document assessments, treatment planning, group treatment, skills building, case management, and discharge and aftercare planning.
  • Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, within departmental timelines.
  • Provide the required number of delivery hours per week as established by departmental guidelines.
  • Lead day treatment, intensive outpatient program, and other groups as assigned by the Group Services Supervisor.
  • Understand and execute assigned evidence-based curricula.
  • Oversee client activities and ensure clients' whereabouts and safety on site during group time.
  • Assist with crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions with clients as necessary.
  • Assist with client transportation to and from group programming as needed.
  • Immediately report and appropriately document major unusual incidents and other events that trigger an incident report.
  • Partner with other group staff to maintain consistent contact with clients' parents or guardians, provide updates and skills education, and advocate for clients.
  • Partner with other group staff to maintain positive relationships with community providers, such as Ohio Rise and schools, and provide regular communication, updates, and client advocacy.
  • Remain current with all training requirements.
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
  • Keep required trainings, certifications, and licensure current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
  • Protect client privacy and confidential treatment information, handling client-related documents according to agency guidelines.
  • Maintain ethical and professional conduct and adhere to agency policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.

About the company

Bellefaire JCB provides behavioral health, education, and prevention services for children, adolescents and families. It delivers care through outpatient, school-based, residential, crisis stabilization, foster care, adoption, and prevention programs, including centers like the Monarch Center for Autism, serving about 43,000 youth each year. As one of the nation’s largest and most experienced child-service agencies dating back to 1868, it offers a broad range of services and partnerships that support families in multiple settings. Its goal is to help children, adolescents and their families build resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Shaker Heights, Ohio

Founded

1868

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What believers are saying

  • March 2025 Bellefaire won a $522,000 Begun Foundation grant for youth violence prevention.
  • June 2026 website says Bellefaire helps roughly 25,000 families through more than 25 programs.
  • Treating foster care, residential stabilization, and school counseling creates diversified demand across Ohio counties.

What critics are saying

  • Since October 2025, SEIU 1199 disputes Bellefaire's union recognition and religious-exemption claim.
  • October 2025 expired contract risks staffing instability across 300 workers and Lorain operations.
  • If courts reject the exemption, management faces bargaining, back-pay exposure, and reputational damage.

What makes Bellefaire JCB unique

  • Bellefaire JCB serves 25,000+ children yearly across 25+ programs in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Its Begun Center, funded in 2024, targets youth violence with social-skills and conflict-resolution training.
  • April 2026 rebranded Jewish Youth Mentoring after disaffiliating from BBBSA, tightening mission alignment.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Company News

Cleveland Jewish News
Mar 4th, 2025
Bellefaire JCB receives $522K grant to fight youth violence

The Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, recently awarded a $522,000 grant to Bellefaire JCB to create the Begun Center for Youth and Family Resiliency, which aims to reduce youth violence through social skills education and conflict resolution training, according to a news release.

Lakewood City Schools
Jan 24th, 2022
Strengthening Families Series Sign Up

Lakewood City Schools has partnered with Ohio Guidestone, Bellefaire JCB, and the Cleveland Clinic to offer a series of virtual sessions designed to help empower parents/guardians to tackle issues that many families face whether as parents or as a family unit.