Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker
BUCKEYE RANCH
Summary
The Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker empowers youth and their families to overcome dynamics that put youth at risk for being removed from their homes. The program provides a variety of intensity of mental health interventions to our most at need clients in the community.
Job description
What you'll do
- Advocate for clients and their Families based on their developmental needs.
- Collaborate with admissions and engagement and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments as needed.
- Implement interventions that demonstrate respect for sociocultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and complex family interactions within a systemic context.
- Intervene on behalf of clients taking into account their physical, mental, emotional health and substance use history.
- Schedule and conduct therapeutic counseling sessions with individuals, families and treatment teams based on cases assigned and at the established acuity for each family.
- Take appropriate initiatives to manage crisis situations.
- Utilize evidence based therapeutic practices to support family through individual sessions.
- Document activities according to OMHAS, Medicaid and Joint Commission standards.
- Provide Crisis Intervention on call as assigned and all duties related to crises.
- Effectively cares for clients within scope of position. Demonstrates practicality, flexibility, and adaptability in the process of working with others, emphasizing the achievement of goals.
Qualifications
- You have a bachelor's degree in social work, or related field; master's degree preferred.
- You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license
- You preferably have previous work experience as a Social Worker, Counselor, Therapist, or Clinician.
- You have an active Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license
- Previous work experience as a Social Worker, Counselor, Therapist, or Clinician preferred
- Active Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Free CEUs
- Supervision Hours
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401(k) + Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
Company overview
Buckeye Ranch is a comprehensive mental health care organization based in Ohio that provides specialized behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families. The organization offers a continuum of care including residential treatment, outpatient counseling, community-based services, and educational programs. With a focus on trauma-informed care, Buckeye Ranch addresses various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, and substance abuse issues. Their therapeutic approach combines evidence-based practices with individualized treatment plans to support emotional healing and behavioral change. The organization operates multiple facilities and programs throughout Ohio, serving as a critical resource for youth mental health services in the region. Buckeye Ranch collaborates with schools, courts, and social service agencies to provide integrated care and support for vulnerable populations.