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Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Juvenile Justice Therapist OMJST in Canton, Ohio
S-766-12
Job Title: Juvenile Justice Therapist-- OMJST
Worksite Location: Canton, Ohio 44704
Number of Openings: 4
How to Apply: APPLY DIRECT to Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health:
Email resume and cover letter to: Recruiting@childandadolescent.org
Or fax to: (330) 456-2244
Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.
*Juvenile Justice Therapist *
* Signing Bonus available for New Juvenile Justice Therapists *
* New Graduates Welcome! *
Overview Now more than ever, mental and behavioral health care for kids is needed in our community. Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is looking to meet the growing demands by hiring a full-time Juvenile Justice Therapist.
As a member of our team, you will help children, youth and families successfully meet life's challenges by offering the emotional and behavioral health support they need. We are a collaborative network of child therapists, psychiatrists, PMHNPs, case managers, school staff, community partners and other mental health professionals working toward a common goal. Together, we provide a positive environment for kids and their families to find health, hope and happiness.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the most innovative therapeutic mental health programs in Stark County. We offer a compassionate, supportive, accountable work environment to help you grow your career, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous and affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Seeking Therapist to work with youth who have engaged in inappropriate behavior.
- Treatment will include individual and family therapy as well as group therapy.
- Work will include building appropriate social skills with clients, psychoeducation with clients and families, addressing trauma or other mental health needs, understanding and remediating offending behaviors.
- Will be required to participate in ongoing trainings as determined by Program Manager to develop and reinforce skills necessary to competently serve populations.
- Other duties related to service provision, as assigned, including, but not limited to, timely and accurate submission of progress notes and documentation, meeting assigned productivity expectations, attendance at required meetings, and weekly supervision.
Skill and Experience
- Experience, training, or willingness to obtain skills working with youth involved with juvenile justice.
- Experience, training, or knowledge of the effects of trauma and interventions to treat trauma and restore resiliency.
- Experience working with courts and juvenile justice populations valuable.
- For those interested in working with the above-described populations who require greater skills and competency, training with CEUs will be provided.
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to function well as a team member.
- Must be culturally competent and willing to work with clients and families within various and diverse populations.
Qualifications Licensed in the state of Ohio to provide assessment and therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of Psychology. Must possess at least a Master's Degree(s) in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
Why Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health At Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, we are here for you, so you can be there for them. We provide a support