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Youth Mental Health Clinician
POSITION SUMMARY:
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati is seeking a licensed Mental Health Professional to join our Youth Mental Health program, a key initiative addressing the unmet mental health needs of youth, teens, and young adults. This role will provide counseling, care consultation, community education, and embedded support within community partner organizations. Clinicians will work directly with clients in office settings and deliver services including Youth Mental Health First Aid training and mental health interventions within youth-serving programs.
- Provide evidence informed clinical interventions to clients ages 5 to 30, and their parents/families.
- Develop individualized treatment/care plans with clients.
- Serve as an embedded mental health professional within community organizations.
- Provide mental health care consultation and counseling services while embedded in community organizations.
- Provide clinical support and assistance to encourage stakeholder use of Mental Health First Aid (training provided).
- Deliver educational programming that promotes mental wellness.
- Manage time, documentation, and tasks efficiently to meet required timelines.
- Track data and outcomes to determine program efficacy.
- Lead, coordinate, or collaborate with other initiatives and/or projects, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- A master’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
- Active, or pending, LSW, LISW, PC, PCC, MFT or IMFT, required.
- At least 1-3 years of experience in mental health service planning/delivery with youth, teens, and/or young adults.
- Cultural knowledge of key populations served, including skills that support culturally competent communication and interactions.
- Ability to collaborate with community partners and support program efforts within a partner organization.
- Flexible work schedule offered, with some evening and weekend hours needed based on community programming. Embedded professionals may be required to work alternative schedules.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
- Applicants must be able to pass a background check
- Physical requirements of this position include standing for extended periods of time and sitting for extended periods of time.
Join a community that cares! Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area has been caring for individuals and families in the region for over 80 years through a range of social services.
Activities Assistant (Adult Day Services)
The Activities Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and implementation of recreational activities for older adults. The ideal candidate will be
flexible, organized, experienced, and creative in order to provide engaging and enjoyable activities for our residents. Part time, approximately 28 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must have compassion and desire to work with the older population
- Leads a variety of activities: one-to-one and group, outside and/or in the Activity Center
- Implements activities and ensures they are engaging and enjoyable
- Assists with the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of diversified, resident-centered activities
- Assist in coordinating special events and outings
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, must be able to follow instructions and direction, interact with participants of varying backgrounds and abilities, and remain cheerful and calm in stressful situations
- Assist in maintaining records and documentation related to activities
- Communicates with residents, families, and staff regarding activities
- Maintains privacy and confidentiality of participants in accordance with HIPPA regulations
- Maintains Activity area and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
- Be willing to learn and grow
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in recreational activities or related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies
Join a community that cares! Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area has been caring for individuals and families in the region for over 80 years through a range of social services.
Opportunities don't knock, They are created
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati strengthens lives and enhances our diverse community by providing exceptional and transformational human services.
Jewish Family Service serves all individuals, without regard to religion, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability to pay. JFS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit social service agency that was founded in 1943. The vision of JFS is to lead the way to a Jewish community where everyone lives with dignity, security, and hope.
Over the years, the agency has evolved and adjusted its mission to meet the ever changing needs of the community it serves, but one thing has remained the same since the agency was founded—Jewish Family Service hires incredible people to do remarkable things!
If you are wondering, if you have to be Jewish to work here, the answer is absolutely not! Jewish Family Service values a diverse workforce and serves clients from all walks of life and with every imaginable background. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are not concerned about your religious affiliation, your ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, race, political beliefs, etc. We only care about your abilities, skills, knowledge, and degree of human compassion.
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati offers a professional, friendly, and fun work environment. We also offer some compelling benefits*:
- Paid holidays: 7 national holidays, plus as many as 13 Jewish holidays every year
- Professional development: free CEUs and free group supervision (2 hours per week for LSWs working toward LISW, maximum of 6 supervisors in a group)
- Benefits: Health, Dental, and Life insurance—plus Long Term Disability coverage
- 401k, Health Savings Account or Flex Spending Account
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Discount on individual membership at the Mayerson JCC
- Flexible work schedule
- Free onsite parking
*Some benefits require a minimum number of work hours per week or eligibility.