Youth Therapist - Jefferson County

THE VILLAGE NETWORK•St. Clairsville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1946, The Village Network has been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families. The needs of each child are individually assessed, and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, this role provides clinical support that aligns with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Requirements

Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling and LSW or LPC required.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
Willingness to travel for various reasons, mainly during the day but occasionally overnight.
Ability to visit clients’ homes (may or may not be handicapped accessible).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure
Two years previous experience

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services. This includes assessing a client’s therapeutic needs/strengths and establishing a therapeutic relationship while utilizing interventions that will enhance his overall functioning.
Ability to meet agency standards and productivity by completing appropriate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to assessments, progress notes, reports and Individual Service Plans.
Serve as a contact point for families, agencies, and court, engaging in correspondence and communicating information within the confines of The Village Network’s confidentiality policies and procedures relative to clients’ performances.
Attend staff meetings, court hearings, etc. based on needs of clients.
Clinical lead for cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans for each client.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reading/analyzing materials and reports from outside organizations, discussing with staff the progress of the client, revision of plans in order to ensure the best possible care, monitoring compliance with the plans, participate in team meetings, and attending group meetings to discuss treatment.
Strives to meet the Goals & Objectives from TVN’s Strategic Plan.
Implements TVN’s clinical models (TIC, NMT & CPS) with fidelity.
Assures the use of high risk interventions (restraints) are kept to a minimum through the Implementation The Six Core Strategies to Creating Violence Free and Coercion Free Treatment Environments.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations/families.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS for NEW EMPLOYEES - $1,000 @ 90 days / $2,000 @ 6 months / $2,000 @ 1 year
Excellent safety record and training program
Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills
Help earning an advanced degree
Supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure
Great benefits
Competitive salaries
272 hours (34 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year
6 paid holidays for fulltime employees
Potential for PTO buy back for unused time
3.5% annual salary bonus
Over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year
12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks
Generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year
Advancement Opportunities