Licensed Group Therapist (Residential)
Company: Applewood Centers
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Benefits
and Salary: The Salary range for this is $55,000-$57,000
(Dependent) and $58,000-$60,000 (Independent) depending on relevant
education, experience, and licensure. At Applewood, we prioritize
our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit
options to our employees and their families, including domestic
partners. Our offerings include: Comprehensive health and Rx plans,
including a flat rate option. Wellness program including free
preventative care Generous paid time off and holidays 100% paid
parental leave for childbirth and adoption 50% tuition reduction at
Case Western Reserve University for the MSW programs 403(b)
retirement plan with an employer match Pet insurance Employer paid
life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal Ancillary
benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term
disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness Flexible
Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care Qualifications: A
minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
Masters degree preferred. Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social
Work or Counseling is required (LPC, LSW, or LMFT). Knowledge of
mental health assessment, treatment planning, child psychotherapy,
group therapy and DSM-IV diagnoses. Prior experience in the
delivery of mental health services to children in groups with
complex needs is essential. 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: We are looking for a qualified
Licensed Group Therapist to provide guidance and instruction to
foster emotional, physical and mental growth of clients through
therapeutic group facilitation, intervention and positive role
modeling. The Licensed Group Facilitator is responsible for the
development, implementation and co-management of group curricula
and treatment of youth referred to the Residential Treatment and
Day reporting programs. Responsibilities Include: Responsible for
administration, group/team leading and clinical planning of
appropriate therapeutic groups to youth within various clinical
topics as directed via curriculum based on individual client
treatment needs. Supervise client activities and be accountable for
the whereabouts and safety of the clients. Provide required amount
of delivery hours per week. Implement clinical planning for youth
as designed by the treatment team and individualized service plan
(ISP) and documentation of derivations/changes from clinical
planning for clients. Responsible for the development, planning, of
curriculum writing of groups being lead. These curricula are to be
completed and approved by the supervisor prior to all group
sessions and are due prior to the commencement of any new
therapeutic group. Assist in crisis intervention, problem
resolution and process discussions with clients. Provide physical
restraints and on call coverage, if necessary, for Residential
Services. Responsible for daily/progress notes for therapeutic
service hours delivered, as shared with other facilitators within
the groups. Responsible for weekly summaries of assigned clients.
Report all special incidents and documents to the Clinical Services
Program Manager. Participate in staffing as necessary for youth and
family. 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. Transport clients to and
from the program in an agency provided vehicle, as needed.
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
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