Licensed Group Therapist (Residential)
Company: Applewood Centers
Location: Burbank
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! 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: We are looking for a
qualified Licensed Group Therapist to provide guidance and
instruction to foster emotional, physical and mental growth of
clients through therapeutic group facilitation, intervention and
positive role modeling. The Licensed Group Facilitator is
responsible for the development, implementation and co-management
of group curricula and treatment of youth referred to the
Residential Treatment and Day reporting programs. RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE: Responsible for administration, group/team leading and
clinical planning of appropriate therapeutic groups to youth within
various clinical topics as directed via curriculum based on
individual client treatment needs. Supervise client activities and
be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of the clients.
Provide required amount of delivery hours per week. Implement
clinical planning for youth as designed by the treatment team and
individualized service plan (ISP) and documentation of
derivations/changes from clinical planning for clients. Responsible
for the development, planning, of curriculum writing of groups
being lead. These curricula are to be completed and approved by the
supervisor prior to all group sessions and are due prior to the
commencement of any new therapeutic group. Assist in crisis
intervention, problem resolution and process discussions with
clients. Provide physical restraints and on call coverage, if
necessary, for Residential Services. Responsible for daily/progress
notes for therapeutic service hours delivered, as shared with other
facilitators within the groups. Responsible for weekly summaries of
assigned clients. Report all special incidents and documents to the
Clinical Services Program Manager. Participate in staffing as
necessary for youth and family. Contribute to the development and
maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of
assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and
accreditation regulations and standards. Transport clients to and
from the program in an agency provided vehicle, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or
related field. Masters degree preferred. Valid Ohio Clinical
License in Social Work or Counseling is required (LPC, LSW, or
LMFT). Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning,
child psychotherapy, group therapy and DSM-IV diagnoses. Prior
experience in the delivery of mental health services to children in
groups with complex needs is essential. BENEFITS AND SALARY: The
Salary range for this is $55,000-$57,000 (Dependent) and
$58,000-$60,000 (Independent). 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 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 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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