Art Therapist (LSW or LPC)
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
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.
Job description
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, and participates in on-call duties/rotation 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 Art Therapy 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.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters' Degree in Art Therapy required
- LSW or LPC required
- Valid Ohio Driver's License and insurable driving record
- Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong teamwork and organization/time management skills
- Ability to comply with 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
- Ability to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies on any shift
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel
Benefits
- Signing bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- PTO buy back
Company overview
THE VILLAGE NETWORK is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental wellness, the organization focuses on delivering accessible, quality care through various therapeutic modalities and support programs. Their services likely encompass counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health support designed to address diverse psychological needs across different populations. Operating within the mental health care sector, THE VILLAGE NETWORK emphasizes holistic approaches to emotional well-being, potentially serving children, adolescents, adults, and families through individualized treatment plans. The organization's mission centers on creating supportive environments where clients can achieve mental health stability and improved quality of life. While specific operational details are limited, as a mental health care provider, THE VILLAGE NETWORK plays a crucial role in addressing the growing need for accessible psychological services and community mental health resources.