Youth Treatment Specialist
About the role
Full and Part-Time Schedule Available! Openings in 1st and 2nd shift.
BENEFITS AND SALARY:
Salary Range is $19-21/hr. ($19 High School, $21 Bachelor's) depending on relevant education and experience.
At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.
Our offerings include:
- Health & Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, low-cost plan options & 24/7 EAP
- Family First: Paid parental leave (birth & adoption), fertility/IVF support & pet insurance
- Career Growth: 50% Case Western MSW tuition discount, 10% undergraduate & 15% graduate tuition scholarship through Ohio University, & free supervision for licensed roles
- Financial Protection: 403(b) with employer match + 100% employer-paid life & LTD insurance
- Time Off: Generous PTO and paid organizational holidays
- Second Shift- 3PM - 11PM
- Third Shift- 11PM - 7AM
- One weekend day required for full time
- Full time and Part time openings available
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Recent college graduates and graduate students pursuing a career in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree is preferred.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
- Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you interested in growing your career in the behavioral health field? Do you want to make an impact on the lives of children and adolescents? Applewood Centers is currently hiring Treatment Specialists to join our growing Residential Treatment Team. We provide residential treatment programming for youth ages 11 to 18 who have a variety of behavioral health needs such as self-injurious, risk-taking, and/or aggressive behaviors. Our team works directly with clients to address each of their individual complex needs—building upon his or her strengths.
ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE. Hours are varied and determined by the department needs. Schedules can be flexible with academic needs as we encourage continued education and potential growth within the Agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Working alongside our licensed clinical staff implementing behavioral interventions, teaching anger management skills, social skills, life skills.
- Providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth and adolescents.
- Working with our residential youth on character development and self- management.
- Monitoring and managing our clients’ symptoms and behaviors.
- Participating in day-to-day programming and mental health treatment sessions.
- Supporting appropriate youth coping and social skill development.