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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.
K’vod Connect Part-time Program Specialist For the Orthodox Community
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati Area is hiring a part-time Program Specialist for the Orthodox community. A qualified Program Specialist for this position is an individual who lives
an observant lifestyle and can convey this through their passion and knowledge. In this role, you will have the opportunity to proactively reach out to older adults in their homes, and
other locations in which they reside. You will play a key role in developing, implementing and the operations of K’vod Connects Orthodox programming, including conducting a variety of
educational classes, social programs and events, as well as field trips. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our community and make a lasting
difference in the lives of our seniors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Engage directly with older adults within the orthodox community in a variety of living environments, fostering meaningful interactions and relationships.
- Work closely with the Assistant director to plan, promote, and implement programs that enhance the wellbeing of older adults.
- Support and help coordinate intergenerational opportunities and connections.
- Visit isolated older adults in the orthodox community regularly for one on one in person visits.
- Connect Orthodox older adults to services and support that they may need through our JFS network, including social workers and other departments. Serving as a liaison.
- Report directly to the K’vod Connect Program Manager
- Connect with various stakeholders in the community.
- Perform additional duties as required, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and a commitment to the goals of K’vod Connect
- Data entry and accurate record keeping of services provided.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong familiarity and understanding of working with older adults and with Jewish community customs, traditions, and norms, with specific focus on Orthodox Judaism
- High school GED/Diploma required; College Degree preferred.
- At least 2-4 years working in an administrative/program coordinator role.
- Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Canva, PowerPoint, and Zoom. Ability to quickly adapt to new software and digital tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Outstanding organizational skills, with a knack for managing diverse and confidential tasks efficiently.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a proven track record of working effectively in a team setting.
- A joyful and enthusiastic approach to work, valuing the balance between having fun and maintaining a strong work ethic.
- A commitment to the mission of JFS to provide high-quality services to those in need.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving program requirements and participant needs, with a readiness to adjust strategies and approaches as necessary.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle for traveling off-site for program-related activities.
- Availability for evening and weekend programs as necessary
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. as well as stand, sit, reach, stretch 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.
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.