Residential Licensed Group Facilitator

Do you like to help children and families and feel part of the Solution?

Applewood Centers fosters solutions for children, youth and families.

Applewood Centers is looking for you!  We are looking for a qualified Residential Licensed Group Facilitator 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.  Specific responsibilities include treatment planning in accordance with client needs, group facilitation, client supervision, assistance with crisis intervention and problem resolution, timely completion of daily progress notes and other required documentation, reporting and documenting of all special incidents, transportation of clients to and from the program in agency provided vehicles.

The  program provides structured, therapeutic group programming to youth whose emotional and behavioral needs significantly interfere with their ability to function successfully in family, school and/or community settings and for whom Residential Treatment is a medically necessary intervention. 

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field, and a valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work or Counseling.  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.  

At Applewood we value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits such as:

A competitive salary, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, 403(b), life insurance, long term disability as well as a friendly and caring work environment. 

Qualified candidates should submit their letters of interest and resume to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . ONLY RESUMES WITH MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED. 

Our vision statement: Applewood Centers is a leader in improving the lives of children in Ohio by providing high quality behavioral healthcare and out-of-home services for children and their families.

Our commitment is to:

• Deliver high quality, results focused programs and services
• Ensure the agency’s long-term economic viability
• Develop a diverse team of skilled professionals
• Build on over 175 years of excellence in service
• Serve a diverse population reflective of our community
• Monitor and ensure desired outcomes for children
• Employ training and technology to best support excellent service
• Embrace our core values in all we do.

Qualified candidates should submit their letters of interest and resume to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  ONLY RESUMES WITH MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value clinical insight from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

From Applewood Centers  roots as a school, an orphanage, and a guidance clinic, through its evolution to the large behavioral health and social service organization it is today, Applewood Centers has spanned 175 years in its service to children and families throughout the Cleveland Plus region.  Today it serves nearly 6,000 children each year.

Applewood Centers fulfills its mission through the provision of behavioral healthcare and social services designed to help children, youth and their families achieve stability and self-sufficiency.  Some of the services Applewood Centers offers include counseling and psychiatry, foster care and an alternative high school.

Applewood Centers offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan. We wish you success in finding a position that best utilizes your skills and talents.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 15 to 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year depending on position
• 12 days of Extended Illness Bank time per year
• 10 holidays per year
• 403b
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance 
• Paid life insurance
• Paid long-term disability