Job Description
Therapist--Alternative Education Program Jay Berk Ph D & Associates and Perspectives Academy Beachwood, OH Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $60,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning One-on-one instruction Full Job Description About Perspectives Academy Perspectives Academy (PA) is a specialized, multidisciplinary therapeutic educational environment. We blend academic instruction with comprehensive clinical intervention to support students navigating emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Our mission is to provide holistic care that promotes both psychological resilience and interpersonal growth. Position Overview The Therapist at PA plays a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, providing direct clinical support to students within our therapeutic program. This role focuses on delivering high-impact, one-on-one therapy sessions and designing and leading targeted social skills groups to help students build meaningful connections and emotional regulation strategies.
Key Responsibilities OneonOne Therapy:
Conduct individual therapeutic sessions with students to address personalized emotional, behavioral, and mental health goals. Social Skills Instruction:
Plan, develop, and facilitate structured social skills groups and instructional programming to improve students' peer interactions, conflict resolution, and communication. Crisis Intervention:
Provide realtime behavioral support, deescalation, and therapeutic intervention as needed within the classroom or specialized therapeutic spaces. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Partner closely with Classroom Leads, behavioral staff, and administrative leadership to integrate clinical insights into the students' daily academic schedules. Family Engagement:
Maintain ongoing communication with parents and guardians to discuss therapeutic milestones, progress, and strategies for athome reinforcement. Qualifications & Skills Licensure:
Valid Ohio clinical license (e.g., LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LMFT). Experience:
o Proven experience providing oneonone therapeutic interventions, preferably with children, adolescents, or young adults. Experience leading or instructing social skills groups or group therapy sessions. oExperience in a therapeutic school, alternative educational setting, or intensive outpatient environment is a strong plus. Core Competencies:
o Deep understanding of evidencebased modalities suitable for youth (e.g., CBT, DBT, play therapy, or traumainformed care). Ability to translate clinical goals into practical, interactive social skills lessons. What We Offer Competitive compensation aligned with experience. Comprehensive benefits package for fulltime staff. A highly collaborative, supportive, and dynamic environment where clinicians and educators work handinhand. Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in therapeutic educational models. To Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience to About Jay Berk Ph D & Associates and Perspectives Academy Jay Berk PhD & Associates is a multidisciplinary mental health practice offering evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. We address developmental and behavioral challenges with services including individual and family therapy, psychological testing, social skills training, and interventions for electronic addiction. Our collaborative team combines clinical expertise and compassionate support to help clients and families navigate challenges and achieve meaningful growth. Perspectives Academy (PA) is an educational and therapeutic program within Jay Berk PhD & Associates for students needing highly individualized instruction and academic supports. PA provides a structured, sensory-aware environment that integrates academic learning with social-emotional supports. With a student-first philosophy and low staff-to-attendee ratios, our team helps students build confidence, develop life skills, and succeed in and out of the classroom.
