Licensed Group Therapist (Residential)
Company: Applewood Centers
Location: Burton
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Benefits and Salary: The Salary range for
this is $55,000-$57,000 (Dependent) and $58,000-$60,000
(Independent) depending on relevant education, experience, and
licensure. 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: 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. 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.
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.
Keywords: Applewood Centers, Mentor , Licensed Group Therapist (Residential), Social Services , Burton, Ohio
