Residential Counselor/Social Worker
BUCKEYE RANCH
Summary
The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Counselor/Social Worker to join our Residential Treatment Facility. The Counselor/Social Worker will counsel individuals ages 9 to 17 years, families, and groups to treat mental health and individual and family welfare problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family dysfunction and develops and implements appropriate therapeutic treatment plans.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Identifies indicators of age-appropriate development in all domains for children of varying ages.
- Assesses clients for appropriate level of care, including behavioral examples, including frequency, duration, severity, and environmental impacts.
- Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles. Determines the level of immediate and future risk of abuse or neglect to children.
- Identifies cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles. Identifies strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment.
- Develops training plans and facilitates coaching, ensuring that services are family focused.
- Establishes rapport; maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals; listens actively & effectively; clearly conveys information in a non-judgmental manner; recognizes and manages personal biases; maintains professional demeanor and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Effectively facilitates individual youth clients, with or without family members, through active engagement utilizing strength-based language in interactions.
- Provides transportation to clients to courts, SARs, and other required meetings as needed.
- Uses trauma-informed, focused interventions to engage clients. Educates clients, family members, and other providers about healthcare conditions, prevention, available treatments, illness and whole health self-management, peer support and recovery.
- Documents in accordance with standards of practice and established policies and procedures of the Ranch
- Advocates on behalf of clients and families with external agencies, within the family, and internally.
Qualifications: Who You Are
- You have a bachelor's degree in a related field. Master's Degree preferred
- You have 1 to 2 years related experience.
- You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT licensure.
- You have a valid driver's license and must keep insurance on their vehicle and driving record in accordance with policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Master's Degree preferred
- 1 to 2 years related experience
- Active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT licensure
- Valid driver's license and must keep insurance on their vehicle and driving record in accordance with policies
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401(k) + Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Free Supervision Hours
- 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.