Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

S-1994-14

Job Title: Full-Time Clinical Therapist

Worksite Location: Canton, Ohio 44704

Number of Openings: 4

How to Apply:

*APPLY DIRECT w/ RESUME & COVER LETTER to employer by email (recruiting@childandadolescent.org ) or by fax (330) 456-2244).*

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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 full time clinical therapists.

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.

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Responsibilities

• In addition to conducting Individual and Family Therapy, duties and opportunities may include conducting Diagnostic/Comprehensive Assessments and Group Therapy.
• Positions may be school-based, office-based and/or community-based, but likely to include services in each of these settings.
• Populations served may range from early childhood to transition-aged adolescent and young adults with a wide range of diagnoses and presenting problems.
• Flexibility to work after school and evenings (some evening hours are required to accommodate family schedules and ensure family involvement in services).
• Other duties, as assigned.

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Skill and Experience

• Experience/skill or willingness to obtain skills in working with a variety of special populations which may include early childhood, traumatized and victimized children & youth, transition-aged adolescents, youth with sexual behavior problems, chronic & severely emotionally/behaviorally impaired youth.
• Ability to engage a wide range of clients and caregivers, including those from diverse populations, and those uncertain about the value and/or necessity of MH services.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals both within and outside the mental health profession.
• Experience/skill or willingness to obtain skills in applicable modalities and interventions, including, but not limited to, evidenced-based /evidenced-informed practices as required.
• Training and practice experience that is "trauma-informed", modalities such as Trauma--focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, DINA and Incredible Years (for early childhood populations), and others matched to our population are valuable.
• Must be culturally competent and willing to work with clients and families within various and diverse populations.

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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, Social Work, or the equivalent.

   

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 supportive environment for our clinical therapists to grow and lead in their careers, and in turn, you bring unma