Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Company: Applewood Centers
Location: Port Clinton
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The starting salary for a Lorain County MST
Therapist is $54,000 per year. New hires are eligible for a $2,000
sign on bonus. In addition, there is an opportunity to earn
productivity bonuses of $400 per quarter for hitting adherence
numbers and $125 per successful case closings. (Estimated at 16-20
cases per year.) 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:
Bachelor's Level or higher professional with the major field of
study being social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and
family therapy, or other human services field. New graduates
welcome! LSW, LPC or MFT, and prior experience in the delivery of
mental health services in the home/community to children and
families with complex needs is essential This position requires
flexibility of schedule and ability to travel in response to the
needs of families. 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: Are you a collaborative problem solver that likes
to work with a dedicated team of professionals? Do you want the
opportunity to grow your clinical skills? Is a flexible schedule
appealing? Then either of our Community-Based Therapist/Clinician
team would be a good fit for you! Multisystemic Therapy, an
ecological, evidence based programs directed at youth and their
families, uses the collaboration of community based resources such
as caseworkers, probation/parole officers, and school
professionals. Community-Based therapists and clinicians
concentrate on empowering parents and improving their effectiveness
by identifying strengths and developing natural support systems and
removing barriers. As a Therapist on our team, you will be
responsible for providing in-home assessment, treatment, case
management, crisis intervention and advocacy to adolescents and
families. You will also be responsible for maintaining fidelity to
the MST model and coordinating with all members of the treatment
team to achieve targeted outcomes. To learn more about MST at
Applewood Centers please click on this link: Applewood MST
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Provide MST services to a small caseload
of youth and families in community settings, including clients'
homes, schools and neighborhoods. Actively work to ensure client
and community safety through the development, implementation,
monitoring and ongoing revision of a comprehensive individualized
safety plan for each client/family served. Engage primary caregiver
and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by
identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Actively provide
family therapy, parent training, cognitive behavioral therapy,
skills building, school and other community system interventions,
and clarification work to each client/family served. Conduct MST
assessment including review of referral information, identifying
and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and
weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem
behaviors within the ecological context. Actively participate in
weekly group supervision and weekly phone consultation; participate
in individual supervision as directed/requested. Maintain clear and
concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and
supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance
with MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process. EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's level licensed mental health treatment experience with
children and their families or experience working with children and
families as part of a master's degree internship program. 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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