Youth Therapist
About The Position
As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide clinical support that aligns with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values. Since 1946, The Village Network has been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families. We individually assess the needs of each child and design dynamic treatment plans to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care. We offer an excellent safety record and training program, and utilize Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to address the individual needs of youth and their families. Tuition and Licensure reimbursement is offered for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills, including assistance with earning an advanced degree or obtaining supervision for independent licensure. We offer great benefits, competitive salaries, and up to 272 hours (34 DAYS!) of PTO in the first year, in addition to 6 paid holidays for full-time employees, with potential for PTO buy-back for unused time. We have a 12-year history of providing annual bonuses and PTO Buybacks. The Village Network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.
Requirements
- Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- LISW or LPCC and two years experience a plus.
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 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.
- Strive to meet the Goals & Objectives from TVN’s Strategic Plan.
- Implement TVN’s clinical models (TIC, NMT & CPS) with fidelity.
- Assure the use of high-risk interventions (restraints) are kept to a minimum through the Implementation of The Six Core Strategies to Creating Violence Free and Coercion Free Treatment Environments.
- Work with culturally diverse populations/families.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Tuition and Licensure reimbursement
- Up to 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
- 12-year history of providing annual bonuses
- Signing bonus ($5,000 for IHBT clinicians: $3,000 at 90 days / $1,000 at 6 months / $1,000 at 1 year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
