Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient
About The Position
The Village Network is seeking a Contract Clinical Therapist to provide outpatient behavioral health services to youth and families. The role involves assessing clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, building therapeutic relationships, and using interventions to support improved functioning. The therapist serves as the clinical lead for assigned cases, developing and coordinating individual treatment plans and collaborating with clients, families, staff, agencies, and courts. The therapist completes assessments, progress notes, reports, Individual Service Plans, and other required documentation; monitors client progress and plan compliance; and attends meetings and court hearings as client needs require. The role implements The Village Network’s clinical models, including TIC, NMT, and CPS, and applies strategies intended to minimize high-risk interventions. The position requires working with culturally diverse populations and may involve visiting clients’ homes and traveling, mainly during the day with occasional overnight travel.
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 and proficiency with Microsoft Word and an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that meets the insurer’s requirements for insurability.
- Willingness to travel, primarily during the day with occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to visit clients’ homes, which may not be handicapped accessible.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong teamwork, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to meet The Village Network’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.
- Ability 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 company.
Nice To Haves
- Independent licensure.
- Two years of previous experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health services, including assessing clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establishing therapeutic relationships, and using interventions to improve functioning.
- Complete required documentation and paperwork, including assessments, progress notes, reports, and Individual Service Plans.
- Serve as a contact point for families, agencies, and courts, communicating information in accordance with confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Attend staff meetings, court hearings, and other meetings as required by client needs.
- Lead assigned cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans.
- Review materials and reports from outside organizations, discuss client progress with staff, revise treatment plans, monitor compliance, and participate in team and group meetings.
- Work toward the goals and objectives of The Village Network’s Strategic Plan.
- Implement The Village Network’s clinical models (TIC, NMT, and CPS) with fidelity.
- Help minimize the use of high-risk interventions, including restraints, by implementing the Six Core Strategies to Creating Violence Free and Coercion Free Treatment Environments.
- Work with culturally diverse populations and families.
- Perform other duties as required.
