Early Childhood Therapist
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The first 5 years of a child’s life are critical to success in relationships, school, and every facet of adulthood. Join a team that helps young children build strengths, learn skills and increase social supports for healthy and happy children. A Beech Brook EC Therapist supports adults in child care centers and provides in home mental health help for children during the most critical time in their development. This position has a high level of independence, and requires creativity and enthusiasm. The schedule is flexible and some services can be provided via telehealth.
Benefits include:
- Day Shift
- Westside of Cuyahoga County
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- 11 Company Paid Holiday's
- Performance Bonuses
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (health insurance options for a variety of personal situations and budgets)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Relocation Assistance
Education and Licensure requirements:
- Masters Degree
- LSW , LPC
Essential Responsibilities (others may be assigned):
- Provide child care center based services to approximately 40 children/year
- Conduct classroom observations, develop care plans to assist teachers and participate in transition meetings for children moving in to kindergarten.
- Develop child specific strategies to modify behavior and assist teacher with implementing in classroom setting.
- Refer, Link and Advocate for families-internal and external services
- Complete daily progress notes and other documentation within standard timeframes
- 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
- Provide home based Consultation and/or Therapy to at risk families with children ages 0-6 who present with/without mental health diagnoses
- Conduct a thorough mental health assessment, including diagnoses and treatment plans
- Provide monthly/bimonthly Mental Health Classroom Consultations for StepForward child care sites
- Provide trainings child care providers addressing social/emotional needs in the classroom.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with at risk children ages 0-6yrs 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
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and must have established internet access
- Must have a valid OH driver’s license with no more than 5 points and 24/7 availability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LSW, PC
- Knowledge of the DECA, DC 0-5, DSM 5, 1 or more years experience working with early childhood populations
- 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 and a place where people are proud to work. As a “Trauma Informed Care” organization, we value our employees with appreciation for the impact of trauma and its relevance to our clients and staff. We employ the best people where staff feel valued, empowered, connected, inspired and part of something meaningful. We inspire creativity, passion, optimism, and fun!