Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient

THE VILLAGE NETWORK•Mount Vernon, OH

4d•$35 - $50

About The Position

The Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient provides clinical support to youth and families in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The therapist provides behavioral health services, assesses clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, builds therapeutic relationships, and uses interventions intended to improve overall functioning. The role serves as clinical lead for assigned cases, coordinating individualized treatment plans and working with staff, families, agencies, and courts to support client care. The position is based in Knox County, Mount Vernon, Ohio, and requires travel, primarily during the day with occasional overnight travel. The role is a contractor position with rates of $35 per hour for individual sessions and $45 per hour for group sessions for LSW or LPC clinicians; LPCC or LISW clinicians receive $50 per hour for all sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
LSW or LPC licensure required.
Ability to use a computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that permits insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
Willingness to travel, mainly during the day and occasionally overnight.
Ability to visit clients’ homes, which may not be handicapped accessible.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong teamwork, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to meet the organization’s restraint-use requirements, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time; must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
Ability to remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies on any shift and maintain a safe environment for clients.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both internal and external to the organization.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure.
Two years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services, assess clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establish therapeutic relationships, and use interventions to enhance overall functioning.
Complete required documentation and paperwork, including assessments, progress notes, reports, and Individual Service Plans, in accordance with agency standards and productivity expectations.
Communicate with families, agencies, and courts while following the organization’s confidentiality policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings, court hearings, and other meetings as needed to support clients.
Lead clinical cases by designing, writing, coordinating, monitoring, and revising individual treatment plans; review outside materials and reports; discuss client progress with staff; and participate in team and treatment meetings.
Work toward the goals and objectives of The Village Network’s Strategic Plan.
Implement the organization’s clinical models—TIC, NMT, and CPS—with fidelity.
Help minimize the use of high-risk interventions such as restraints by implementing the Six Core Strategies to create violence-free and coercion-free treatment environments.
Work with culturally diverse populations and families.
Perform other duties as required.