Youth Therapist

THE VILLAGE NETWORK•Union Township, OH

13d•$60,060 - $64,350•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Clinical Therapist - IHBT provides behavioral health services to youth and their families in Carroll and Tuscarawas counties, supporting The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The therapist assesses clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establishes therapeutic relationships, and uses interventions to improve client functioning. The position serves as the clinical lead for assigned cases, developing and coordinating individualized treatment plans and working with clients, families, staff, agencies, and courts. Services are delivered in accordance with the organization’s clinical models and confidentiality policies. The role requires travel, including visits to clients’ homes, and may involve occasional overnight travel. The position is full-time and based in Carroll County, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
LSW or LPC license required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that permits insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
Ability to use a computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and electronic health records (EHR).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to comply with the organization’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 communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
Willingness to travel and visit clients’ homes, which may not be handicapped accessible.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure.
Previous experience.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services, including assessing clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establishing therapeutic relationships, and using interventions to enhance functioning.
Complete required documentation and paperwork, including assessments, progress notes, reports, and Individual Service Plans, while meeting agency standards and productivity expectations.
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 based on client needs.
Lead assigned cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans; reviewing external materials and reports; discussing client progress with staff; revising plans; monitoring compliance; and participating in team and group meetings.
Work toward the goals and objectives in The Village Network’s Strategic Plan.
Implement the organization’s clinical models—TIC, NMT, and CPS—with fidelity.
Help minimize the use of high-risk interventions such as restraints by implementing the Six Core Strategies to create violence-free and coercion-free treatment environments.
Work with culturally diverse populations and families.
Perform other duties as required.
Travel as needed, primarily during the day and occasionally overnight, and visit clients’ homes.
Maintain a safe environment for clients and remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies on any shift.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for new employees, paid in installments at 90 days, six months, and one year.
Tuition reimbursement.
Licensure reimbursement and supervision to support earning independent licensure.
272 hours (34 days) of PTO in the first year for full-time employees.
Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
Annual salary bonus; the posting reports a 6% bonus payout in the current fiscal year and a 12-year history of annual bonuses and PTO buybacks.
Generous retirement contribution to employee 403(b) accounts.
Competitive salaries.
Safety training program.