Youth Therapist - IHBT

The Village Network; California; On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 34 days first year

Six paid holidays

Tuition & Licensure reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

The Village Network seeks a Clinical Youth Therapist to provide trauma-informed behavioral health services for youth and families in Wayne and Holmes Counties. You will work under the Clinical Supervisor and Program Director, aligning with TVN's mission and values to support healing and growth.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, creating individualized treatment plans, and documenting care in EHRs, while traveling to client homes as required and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
• LSW or LPC licensure required; independent licensure and prior experience desired.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel; home visits may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.
• Proficiency with computers, Word, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services and establish a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Design, write, and coordinate individual treatment plans.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, reports, and ISP documents.
• Coordinate with families, agencies, and courts while maintaining confidentiality.
• Attend staff meetings and court hearings as needed; participate in team discussions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Organization / time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Word

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

* The Village Network prides itself on a **Culture of Care**: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.* Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes **Collaborative Problem Solving**along with**The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics** to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.* Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 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.- **Tuition and Licensure reimbursement** offered for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the **Supervised Hours** necessary to earn your independent licensure.## Summary, Job Description, and Qualifications**Job Title: Clinical Youth Therapist****Area Served: Wayne and Holmes Counties****Reports To: Clinical Supervisor - IHBT (Direct), Program Director - IHBT (Indirect)**-**Summary:**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.**Trauma-Informed Workplace Note:**The Village Network wants to be a great place to work, and we are committed to being a trauma-informed and responsive workplace, believing the practices that help people heal and thrive in our services should also guide how we treat and interact with each other. As an employee of TVN, you will endeavor to learn and practice:* Making physical and psychological safety a priority.* Being open and honest, especially when things are hard, without fear of retribution.* Supporting each other.* Ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability of self and others.* Working together collaboratively.* Actively listening and creating space for giving or receiving feedback, recognizing it may or may not be applied.* Treating people with dignity and respect.**Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:*** Provide behavioral health services. This includes assessing a client's therapeutic needs/strengths and establishing a therapeutic relationship while utilizing interventions that will enhance his overall functioning.* Ability to 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.* 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.* Strives to meet the Goals & Objectives from TVN's Strategic Plan.* Implements TVN's clinical models (TIC, NMT & CPS) with fidelity.* Assures the use of high risk interventions (restraints) are kept to a minimum through the Implementation *The Six Core Strategies to Creating Violence Free and Coercion Free Treatment Environments.** Ability to work with culturally diverse populations/families.* Perform other duties as required.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** 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; Independent licensure and previous experience desired.* 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.**Physical Demands:*** 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.**Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network** **and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.**