Early Childhood Therapist

Early Childhood Therapist

Location: Cleveland , OH

Job :790

# of Openings:1

Position:Early Childhood Therapist

True dedication to doing whatever it takes to help children & families succeed

When you come to work at Beech Brook, you become an integral part of a highly motivated, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals at one of Cleveland’s premier behavioral health agencies.

Beech Brook, one of Northeast Ohio’s premier behavioral agencies, is currently hiring a Master's Degree Licensed clinician for our Early Childhood program serving children ages 0 to 8. This position will provide some child specific technical assistance consultation in day care settings to prevent expulsions due to behavior. This position will primarily provide family focused therapy and consultation in the home/community.

The candidate should be familiar with common childhood diagnosis (such as Adjustment, Behavior, Mood and Anxiety Disorders) behavioral modification and management techniques.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for monthly and bi-annual performance bonuses
• Full-time or Part-time, Year-round position
• Paid vacation days in addition to sick and personal days, and 11 company holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (health insurance options available for a variety of personal situations and budgets; free health care option)
• Mileage, cell phone, tuition reimbursement, and up to $1,000 relocation assistance
• Free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) to maintain licensure

Essential Responsibilities (others may be assigned):

• Provide childcare center based Technical Assistance services which consists of:
  • Conducting classroom observations, developing care plans to assist teachers and participating in transition meetings for children moving into kindergarten.
  • Developing child specific strategies to modify behavior and assisting teachers with implementing them in classroom settings.
  • Providing trainings to childcare providers addressing social/emotional needs in the classroom.
• Provide home based Consultation and/or Therapy to at risk families with children ages 0-8 who present with/without mental health diagnoses, which consists of:
  • Conduct a thorough mental health assessment, including diagnoses and treatment plans
• Refer, Link and Advocate for families-internal and external services
• Complete daily progress notes and other documentation within standard time frames
• Partner with both internal and external service providers in implementing and evaluating client/family progress
• Develop effective relationships in order to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Education and Licensure requirements:

• Master's Degree
• LSW, LPC

Qualifications:

• Experience working with at risk children ages 0-8yrs and their families
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
• An ability to successfully engage families of diverse cultures/communities
• Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a full caseload
• Ability to work within a team approach
• Must have a valid OH driver’s license with no more than 5 points and 24/7 availability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LSW, LPC
• Knowledge of the DECA, DC-05, DSM 5, 1 or more years' experience working with early childhood population
• Knowledge of Early Childhood and family community resources
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation such as progress notes, treatment plans and other necessary clinical documentation.

Beech Brook is an equal opportunity employer.