Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient

THE VILLAGE NETWORK•Newark, OH

1d•$35 - $50•Hybrid

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. Their services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs. The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care and utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. This role is for a Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient, reporting to the Clinical Director or Clinical Supervisor. The position requires evening and/or Saturday morning availability, with a minimum of 5 hours per week. The contracted rate varies based on licensure and session type.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
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.
Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure and two years previous experience desired.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services, including assessing a client’s therapeutic needs/strengths and establishing a therapeutic relationship while utilizing interventions that will enhance his overall functioning.
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.
Act as a clinical lead for cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans for each client.
Read/analyze materials and reports from outside organizations, discuss with staff the progress of the client, revise plans to ensure the best possible care, monitor compliance with the plans, participate in team meetings, and attend group meetings to discuss treatment.
Strive to meet the Goals & Objectives from TVN’s Strategic Plan.
Implement TVN’s clinical models (TIC, NMT & CPS) with fidelity.
Ensure 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.
Work with culturally diverse populations/families.
Perform other duties as required.