Community Crisis Response Intern (Fall 2026)

Company: Bellefaire JCB
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Crisis Response Therapist Intern provides crisis services to families who are experiencing difficulties in response to any number of internal and external stressors. The Community Crisis Response Therapist Intern works as a member of the crisis response team directed by a Community Crisis Response Program Supervisor/ Field Instructor. Services take place in the home and community. Work hours are flexible and must be kept below 20 per week. Some evenings or weekends may apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Respond to immediate and non-immediate crises in the community, de-escalating crisis situations, safety planning with families, and providing short term services of skill building while working to link families to longer term supports. Provide the following services, including, but not limited to: A. Crisis intervention and de-escalation; B. Working with at risk youth and families in the community; C. Family and individual skill trainings; D. Become a certified CANS assessor and complete these with youth/families; E. Advocacy opportunities; F. Safety Planning and Risk Assessment; G. Assessing Clients immediate need and linking to services; H. Assist with data capture and data analytics if in line with learning needs; I. Working with local Care Management Entities as part of the OhioRise Program; J. Information and referral; K. Learn about public policy that contributes to new programming to support youth and families in crisis if in line with learning needs; L. Assisting with gathering information to complete crisis assessments and preliminary diagnoses; M. Be part of a new program being built from the ground up; and N. Other services that contribute to the well-being of the youth. Formulate goal-oriented treatment plans in accordance to client need, inclusive of step-oriented processes for preventing crises and stabilizing the family unit. 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. Responsible for timely client termination/evaluation letters. Provide advocacy and coordination with schools, the justice system, social services, health services, and like agencies as needed. Provide culturally competent clinical services, including but not necessarily limited to: crisis assessments, safety plans, treatment plans and updates, individual crisis counseling, skill building for youth and caregivers, linkages, and termination/transition summary reports. Adhere to Agency/ACS/ NASW codes of conduct and ethics. Adhere to Learning Contract as designed by Student and Field Instructor. 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. 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. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required. Must be, at a minimum, a current second year Master’s student in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Licensure: Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee), or higher, required. Skills/Competencies: Strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions, and substance abuse therapy. Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date. Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics. Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language. Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures. Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions. Experience: At least two semesters of clinical fieldwork and/ or substantive professional clinical experience required. Other: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. 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.

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