Youth Therapist

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Akron, OH

11d • $60,060 - $64,350 • 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. We individually assess the needs of each child and design dynamic treatment plans to 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, offering a mission-driven team environment with a passion for what they do and the people they serve. We provide an excellent safety record and training program, utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving and The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to address the individual needs of youth and their families. We offer tuition and licensure reimbursement for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills, including assistance with earning an advanced degree or obtaining supervision for independent licensure. Employees matter at TVN, as evidenced by annual salary bonuses, PTO buybacks, and a generous retirement contribution.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Bachelors or Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related degree required.
• 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 comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.

Nice To Haves

• Independent licensure and 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 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.
• 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

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for NEW EMPLOYEES - $1000 @ 90 days / $2000 @ 6 months / $2000 @ 1 year
• Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills.
• Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.
• Great benefits
• competitive salaries
• 272 hours (34 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• TVN paid out a 6% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this past fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
• TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level