Group Therapist - Small Animals
About The Position
The Buckeye Ranch is currently seeking a Group Therapist - Small Animals to join our Residential Treatment Program. The Group Therapist Small Animals is responsible for providing quality mental health groups to children in the Residential Program. Will also provide care and cleanup of the animals in the Small Animal Assisted Therapy programming. For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, or a related field.
- At least one year of previous behavioral health work experience.
- Previous work experience as a Therapist, Social Worker, Counselor, or Clinician.
- An active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license.
- A valid driver's license and active car insurance.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with youth in trauma or crisis situations.
Responsibilities
- Identifies indicators of age-appropriate development in all domains for children of varying ages.
- Applies knowledge in all aspects of work: screening, care planning, client care, etc.
- Identifies strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment.
- Assesses behavioral examples, including frequency, duration, severity, and environmental impacts.
- Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles.
- Identifies cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles.
- Identifies concrete strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment.
- Develops collaborative relationships with providers of services tailored to the needs of culturally diverse healthcare consumers and family members.
- Understanding special issues regarding gender identity/crisis, substance use, mental health conditions, and other needs typically presented by the service population
- Effectively facilitates youth clients, with or without family members, through active engagement utilizing strength-based language in interactions.
- Understanding the definitions of human trafficking (both labor and sex trafficking) and sexual exploitation and identifying potential victims
- Uses trauma focused interventions to engage clients.
- Provide care and cleanup of the animals in the Small Animal Assisted Therapy programming.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401K + Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
