School Based Therapist
Company: Applewood Centers
Location: Lorain
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description BENEFITS & SALARY: 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: Starting salary
is $50,000 Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate
option. Wellness program including free preventative care Generous
paid time off and holidays 50% tuition reduction at Case Western
Reserve University for the MSW program 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: Education:
Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family
therapy or psychology or enrollment in a Master's degree program
for social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or
Bachelor's degree with valid Ohio LSW is acceptable. Licensure:
Valid Ohio LSW/LISW, LPC/C, or MFT/IMFT required. Experience:
Minimum Bachelor’s level licensed mental health treatment
experience with children and their families or experience working
with children and families, preferably in a school setting. Other:
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record
that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance
company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport client in own
vehicle. POSITION SUMMARY: The School Based Therapist provides
guidance and instruction to foster emotional, physical and mental
growth of clients through therapeutic intervention and positive
role modeling in schools througout Lorain County. The therapist
provides assessments, psychotherapy, TBS, consultation, prevention,
and referral to individuals, groups and professional partners
within an assigned school as well as within the community and/or
office as needed. The School Based Therapist assists clients in
accordance with established guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provide
psychotherapy, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), Prevention
and Consultation based on client assessed needs. Provide referred
families and individuals with assessment services, as needed.
Interview clients to obtain information pertinent to establishing
and maintaining effective client records and Individual Treatment
Plans (ITPs). Gather information in a timely and systemic manner
that will enable ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment
planning. Develop and maintain strengths-focused, professional
alignment and engagement with families. Develop and coordinate
focused, measurable and achievable ITPs that are consistent with
the client and family's identified needs. Collaborate with families
and clients in the development of crisis plans and provides crisis
assistance and coaching as needed. 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 school-based staff. Close cases in a
timely manner, accurately completing discharge and aftercare plans
and related paperwork based on goal achievement and/or agency
policy/procedure. 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. Consult with professional staff at the school
regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a
timely and consistent manner. Provide mental health-related
training to teachers and other school personnel. Contact and meet
with parents of clients for purposes of ongoing training and
service coordination. Contact may include home and community site
visits. Therapist must follow the assigned school schedule and
maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for
appointments as needed. Maintain a professionalism with clients and
families that reflects courtesy, respect and the highest ethical
standards. Complete all required documentation completely,
accurately, legibly and within specified timeframes and consistent
with contractual obligations. Secure supervisory signatures per
licensing guidelines and agency policy/procedure. OTHER DUTIES:
Attend team meetings and consultations on time and as scheduled. Be
open to feedback and suggestion from others, be prepared for
meetings, actively participate as a supportive team member, and
maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers.
Incorporate supervisory suggestions and directions into clinical
practice. Apply professional training to revise and update clinical
practice. Collaborate with agency staff and administration on
behalf of program changes. Participate, as required, in program and
performance improvement initiatives. Have or maintain a good
on-time attendance record. Perform other duties as directed.
ACI-BH-1 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
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