Youth Therapist - IHBT

The Village Network•Mansfield, OH

19h

About The Position

The Youth Therapist provides clinical support to youth and families in Richland County in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role provides behavioral health services, assesses clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establishes therapeutic relationships, and uses interventions to improve clients’ overall functioning. The therapist serves as clinical lead for assigned cases, developing and coordinating treatment plans, monitoring progress and compliance, and collaborating with staff and outside organizations to support appropriate care. The position also involves communicating with families, agencies, and courts; maintaining required records; participating in meetings and hearings as needed; and implementing the agency’s clinical models and safety practices. Travel is required, primarily during the day with occasional overnight travel, and the role may require home visits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
LSW or LPC required.
Ability to use a computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and a driving record that allows the employee to be insured under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
Willingness to travel, primarily during the day and occasionally overnight.
Ability to visit clients’ homes, which may or 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 requirements for using restraints, 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.
Previous experience.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services, assess clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establish therapeutic relationships, and use interventions to enhance functioning.
Complete assessments, progress notes, reports, Individual Service Plans, and other required documentation to meet agency standards and productivity expectations.
Serve as a contact point for families, agencies, and courts, communicating client-related information in accordance with confidentiality policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings, court hearings, and other meetings as client needs require.
Act as clinical lead for assigned cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans.
Review and analyze materials and reports from outside organizations, discuss client progress with staff, revise plans as needed, monitor compliance, and participate in team and group meetings.
Work toward the goals and objectives of The Village Network’s Strategic Plan.
Implement the organization’s clinical models, including TIC, NMT, and CPS, with fidelity.
Help minimize use of high-risk interventions such as restraints through implementation of 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.

Benefits

$5,000 signing bonus for new employees, paid in installments at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.
Tuition reimbursement.
Licensure reimbursement.
Assistance earning an advanced degree or supervised hours toward independent licensure.
Great benefits and competitive salaries.
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 and PTO buyback history.
Retirement contribution to employee 403(b) accounts.