[Remote] Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Intern (Fall 2026)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest child service agencies providing various behavioral health services. The Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Intern will provide intensive therapeutic services to families under supervision, assisting with assessments, counseling, and community support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assignment of cases to provide assessments, counseling/psychotherapy, and community support program services for clients, their families, and with significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client
• Provide the following services, including, but not limited to:
• Family and individual counseling
• Substance abuse counseling
• Family education
• Family and individual skill trainings
• Advocacy
• Information and referral
• Transportation
• Alcohol and drug education
• Group work
• Crisis intervention
• Other services necessary to the enrichment of the intern environment
• Formulate goal-oriented treatment plans in accordance with the IHBT model, inclusive of step-oriented processes for preventing crises and the stabilizing the family unit
• Submit and utilize a goal attainment scale or other approved system to allow for supervision and evaluation of the success of the treatment plan
• 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 termination/evaluation letters
• Provide advocacy and liaison work 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: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and reviews, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, aftercare planning, and termination reports
• Adhere to Agency/ACS/ NASW codes of conduct and ethics. Adhere to Learning Contract as designed by Student and Field Instructor
• Attend all 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
• 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
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

• Minimum current Master's student in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required
• Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee), or higher, required
• Strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions, and substance abuse therapy
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities
• Ability to perform responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
• Practical and creative problem solving skills
• At least one semester of clinical fieldwork and/ or substantive professional clinical experience required
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company

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