Intensive Home Based Treatment Therapist
Company: Applewood Centers
Location: Brook Park
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
BENEFITS AND SALARY: The salary range is $56,000 - $58,000 per
year depending on relevant education, experience and licensure
(dependent / independent) $2,000 sign on bonus. 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: Comprehensive
health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option. Wellness program
including free preventative care Generous paid time off and
holidays 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption 50%
tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO
and MSW programs 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Pet
insurance Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program Support for continuing education and
credential renewal Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision,
voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity,
accident, critical illness Flexible Spending Account for Health and
Dependent Care QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Social Work,
Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Current and valid LSW,
LPC, or MFT license. Training in Trauma-Focused
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) preferred. Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and assessment skills. Ability to
work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends as needed. Valid
driver's license and reliable transportation. EXPERIENCE: Prior
experience providing mental health services to children and
families in a home-based or community setting. Experience working
with families experiencing complex challenges, including trauma and
poverty. AGENCY SUMMARY: 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: Under the administrative and clinical supervision
of the Clinical Supervisor, the IHBT Therapist provides individual
and/or family assessment, psychotherapy, and TBS to caregivers,
children, and families in Cuyahoga County. Sessions occur in the
home and community. Therapist services a small caseload for a
period of 3 to 6 months. Coordination with DCFS and/or other
referrals sources and other formal supports is expected. Work hours
are flexible, some evening hours are expected. RESPONSIBILTIES
INCLUDE: Participate in weekly team consultation and ongoing
training with consultant. Participate in weekly individual and/or
group supervision with clinical supervisor. Provide IHBT services
based on client needs including assessment and treatment following
the IHBT model to fidelity. Obtain and maintain annual Child and
Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certification to be able to
provide CANS assessment with all referrals as needed. Develop and
coordinate focused, measurable and achievable ITPs that are
consistent with the client and family's identified needs. Gather
information in a timely and systemic manner that will enable
ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning that includes
other providers as needed. Collaborate with families and clients in
the development of crisis plans and provides crisis assistance and
coaching as needed. Develop and maintain strengths-focused,
professional alignment and engagement with families. Identify
problems within family system and utilize appropriate interventions
to address diverse family needs. Work within team setting and
coordinate with other professionals involved in case. Identify
needed resources/referrals and make necessary linkages to assist
with stabilization and to ensure ongoing support for the family.
Assist clients and families with the development of skills that
will enhance and improve family functioning in areas that include
but are not limited to interpersonal relationships, anger
management, coping, etc. Provide supportive services to client and
school staff as needed and requested by parents and school
administrators. Meet productivity expectations established for IHBT
staff. Form and maintain collaborative working relationships with
natural supports, collateral professionals and/or agencies
concerning individual cases. Assist and advocate on behalf of
clients and families to secure needed resources, services and
supports. Maintain a professionalism with clients and families that
reflects courtesy, respect and the highest ethical standards. Close
cases in a timely manner, accurately completing discharge and
aftercare plans and related paperwork based on goal achievement
and/or agency policy/procedure. Maintains flexibility in scheduling
to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed. Secure
supervisory signatures per licensing guidelines and agency
policy/procedure. Applewood Centers, Inc. ("Applewood") 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. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood's
policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee
based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military
status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits
harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these
protected categories.
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