Bellefaire JCB·Shaker Heights, Ohio
The specialist will monitor clients' emotional conditions and facilitate daily care by providing emotional support, assistance, and motivation while working alongside licensed professionals. Responsibilities also include participating in progress evaluation, facilitating treatment programs on various topics, and protecting clients from harm using the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention.
The salary for this is $18.50 per hour with a $2,000 new hire bonus!
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.
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As a Youth Mental Health Specialist, you will have the opportunity to care for our clients while working alongside licensed professionals and gaining excellent clinical experience. You will monitor and maintain awareness of our client’s emotional condition and facilitate the daily care of clients by providing emotional support, assistance and motivation.
Participate in client’s progress by monitoring and evaluating client response to treatment, attending staff meetings and clinical rounds, and completing required status reports and paperwork.
Facilitate treatment programs and cottage groups on various topics (i.e. anger management, relationship building, self-esteem, etc.).
Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention
Provide a structured environment and provide day-to-day care of clients
Caring for the client environment, which includes maintaining its neatness and cleanliness
Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
A minimum of a High School diploma is required, though an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mental Health, or a related field is preferred, and candidates must be at least 21 years old. Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity when relating to diverse individuals and possess the ability to work with high initiative and independent judgment.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
