Behavioral Health Respite Provider

Part-Time position up to 20 hours a week with a need second shift availability. Typical shifts will be from 2pm-7pm.

Benefits

& SALARY At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit and salary options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include

Salary Range

$18-$21 an hour depending on experience and licensure Health & Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, low-cost plan options & 24/7 EAP Family First: Paid parental leave (birth & adoption), fertility/IVF support & pet insurance Career Growth: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles Financial Protection: 403(b) with employer match + 100% employer-paid life & LTD insurance Time Off: Generous PTO and paid organizational holidays

Qualifications

Education: Minimum High School Diploma and three (3) years or more of relevant social services. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or similar field preferred.

Licensure

Other

Must be available to provide care during school hours, in the evenings and on weekends as needed. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, a working vehicle, and proof of auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements. AGENCY SUMMARY Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Mobile Response Stabilization Program Manager, the Licensed Shift Supervisor will take and assign crisis calls from the 24/7 hotline to have clinicians respond face to face (in person or via video conferencing) to high risk crisis situations within an hour to assess the youth and stabilize the family. There is no productivity expectation due to relying on crisis calls to be placed by the community.

Job summary

The Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Provider offers a short-term break for the caregivers of youth ages 8-17 who are enrolled in the OhioRise program. Each session with the youth lasting approximately 3 hours and takes place in a structured, safe environment that can be in the home, in the community, or a combination of the two. The BH Respite Provider supervises and engages the youth through companionship and the implementation of strategies to support their social, emotional, and behavioral development. Work hours are primarily evenings and weekends when youth are not in school.

Essential duties

• Provide short-term, direct care to youth enrolled in the OhioRise program, as necessary. Maintain open and effective communication with youth, their family, and other members of the treatment team. Provide timely updates to family regarding the youth’s activities, progress, and any concerns observed during respite services. Provide transportation to youth to selected community activities. Plan and participate in recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities suited to the individual’s age and abilities. Ensure a safe, nurturing, and structured environment in line with the client’s individual care plan. Promote socialization and positive interactions. Collaborate with members of the treatment team to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the youth’s Care Plan, if applicable. Provide services that align with the Agency’s quality and productivity standards. Follow safety protocols established by the Agency. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
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• DUTIES: Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by management. Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.