Criminal Justice Therapist; BSW​/MSW

Ravenwood Health is hiring full time Criminal Justice Therapists to work in the Geauga County Safety Center.

Ravenwood Health is hiring two full time jail therapists. One position will focus on crisis, case management and ongoing counseling for clients in the jail. The other position will focus on facilitating a mental health intensive group/ day treatment programming. Both positions will complete intakes and assessments and provide some individual counseling to clients in the jail.

• Generous PTO Package:
  Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, along with 56 hours sick time, 8 paid holidays, and 4 wellness days per year. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide ample time for rest and rejuvenation.
• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits:
  Access comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage to safeguard your well‑being and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Staff Wellness Therapist:
  We offer comprehensive health and wellness opportunities, including access to a staff wellness therapist, to support our employees' health and mental well‑being
• Financial Security:
  Take advantage of perks like mileage reimbursement, flexible spending account, a 401k with company match, and company paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. We prioritize your financial health and future stability.
• CEUs, Education and Training:
  Receive clinical supervision and ongoing consultation to enhance your skills and support your professional growth. Our team is dedicated to providing the guidance and resources you need to succeed. We are a licensed CEU provider and work to continually provide advancement through new program training, continuing education opportunities, and a myriad of growth paths.

• Assess and manage risk, adjust level of care, and provide recommendations for inmates as needed.
• Provide follow up assessment and therapeutic support as requested by inmates and jail staff.
• Provide ongoing counseling services to those with mental health and substance use concerns.
• Complete court-ordered mental health, violence risk, and substance use assessments as needed.
• Provide mental health group counseling
• Coordinate closely with jail staff to ensure physical and emotional safety for inmates.
• Coordinate with jail nursing staff for referrals to psychiatry and provide clinical information to psychiatrist as needed for medication adjustment requests.
• Coordinate care with other agencies and service providers in the jail.
• Provide referrals and link clients to services in the community upon their release.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation within agency set time frames.
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinical team meetings.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with professionals in the community and other agencies (Jails, Sheriff’s Department, hospital, courts, etc.) through verbal and written communication.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently.
• Knowledge of risk issues and verbal de‑escalation abilities, as well as consultation options.
• Ability to make decisions and mobilize resources quickly and effectively in an emergency.
• Demonstrates professionalism with related professionals both inside/outside of the agency.

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Must have a valid Driver License
• Experience working with high acuity clients in mental health crisis
• Must be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check
• Active Ohio license/s:
  • LSW:
    Licensed Social Worker
  • MSW:
    Master Social Worker
  • LISW:
    Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • LPC:
    Licensed Professional Counselor
  • LPCC:
    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • SWT:
    Social Work Trainee
  • CT:
    Counselor Trainee

If you are passionate about making a positive impact, thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, and value work‑life balance, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create meaningful change and build a brighter future together. Ravenwood Health is a private nonprofit and trauma‑informed agency. We strive to provide a safe and compassionate community and work environment that supports and respects the unique journey of each person's professional goals.

Ravenwood Health is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination based on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or genetic information throughout the employment process, from selection through termination. Ravenwood Health expects all employees, vendors, and associates to support the nondiscriminatory policies of Ravenwood Health.