Jewish Family Services -
Job #25972
Date Posted: 23 October, 2024
Openings Available
- 1
Position Description
WHO ARE WE?:
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati (JFS) is committed to hiring incredible people to do remarkable work. Our Mission: JFS strengthens lives and enhances our diverse community by providing exceptional and transformational human services. Our Vision: Guided by Jewish values, we strive for a community where everyone lives with dignity, security, and hope.
If you are wondering whether you have to be Jewish to work here, the answer is absolutely not! Jewish Family Service values a diverse workforce. We only care about your abilities, knowledge, competencies, and level of compassion.
JFS serves all individuals, and provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, immigration status, hair type, or any other protected status covered by federal, state, or local law.
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.
MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:
- 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.
Position Requirements
CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
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.