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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.

Hours are varied and determined by the department needs- second and third shift schedules currently have the greatest need. 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.

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.

Why Work for Us:

We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

• Dental, vision and medical insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid long-term disability
• Generous paid time off and holidays