Youth Therapist

Youth Therapist - Child Mental Health Specialist

Zepf Center is a leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio, serving the Lucas County community for nearly 50 years.

This full-time position involves providing diagnostic assessments and structured time-limited face-to-face individual, family, and group therapy to children and youth, aligning with their individualized service plans. Services will be delivered within Zepf facilities and, when suitable, in clients' natural environments.

• Conduct intake/diagnostic assessments and updates for children and youth.
• Maintain clinical responsibility for individual, family, and/or group counseling of children and youth clients with SED diagnosis.
• Develop, revise, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans in cooperation with the client, family, and treatment team participants addressing the client's needs.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and provide ongoing assessment using identified outcome measurements and clinical assessments as presented in agency policies and protocols.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources when indicated.
• Ensure the development of Individual Client Crisis Plans that promote client growth and future safety.
• Maintain clinical records and reports according to agency standards.
• Maintain direct service productivity per agency standards.
• Maintain required documentation per agency standards, obtaining supervisor's signature on required clinical documents when applicable.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Consult and collaborate with other youth-serving interdisciplinary staff as needed.
• Carry out policy and procedures of agency; may participate in community work and serve on committees.
• Keep current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrate continued growth.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice per state, professional, agency, and regulating standards.
• Maintain high confidentiality standards and complete client Authorization to Disclose Form, if applicable.

• Possess a well-developed working knowledge of behavioral theories.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Strive to continuously improve own and agency operations.
• Incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) techniques into daily work activities and participate on CQI teams or initiatives.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention training.
• Demonstrate a professional approach to all functions and relationships with all levels of staff, clients, families, other agencies, and the public.

The estimated annual salary for this role is $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• A high deductible health plan with no premium cost per pay.
• A Health Savings Account featuring a generous $1,000 seed money ($2,000 for family coverage).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• A 403b retirement plan with a company match of up to 3% and a company contribution of 2% after one year of employment.
• Life insurance coverage equivalent to 1x annual salary.
• Sick leave, vacation, personal time, and holiday pay for 9 recognized holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and license reimbursement programs.