Necco·Fayette Township, Ohio
Deliver intensive home-based treatment to youth with emotional and behavioral challenges to prevent out-of-home placement. Manage a caseload of 3-6 clients, coordinating individual treatment plans and collaborating with families, schools, and court agencies.
Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist. In this role, you will deliver intensive home-based treatment services to you facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Your primary focus will be empowering youth and caregivers to develop robust coping mechanisms, preventing the need for out-of-home placement, or aiding in a seamless transition back home from a more intensive care setting.
Intensive Home-Based Treatment Services & Case Load Management
Deliver behavioral health services by assessing clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establishing therapeutic relationships, and employing interventions to enhance overall functioning
Act as a central point of contact for families, agencies, and court, maintaining communication within Necco’s confidentiality policies and procedures regarding clients’ performances
Take on the role of clinical lead for cases, developing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans. Responsibilities encompass reviewing external materials, discussing client progress with staff, revising plans for optimal care, monitoring plan compliance, participating in team meetings, and attending group meetings to discuss treatment
Implement best practice treatment models to ensure effective intervention strategies and Individual and Family Therapies, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or community psychiatric supportive treatment, tailoring interventions to meet client requirements
Consult with parents/caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.
Maintain prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)
Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position
At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Requires a Bachelor's in Social Work (LSW) or a Master's in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with a dependent license. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to become a Certified CANS Assessor.
Market context
In Ohio, IHBT therapists are typically sought by agencies serving children and families with intensive in-home behavioral health needs. This role is competitive because employers often want a social work or counseling degree, a dependent license, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and readiness to become a Certified CANS Assessor. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license path and transportation setup before applying.