THE VILLAGE NETWORK
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Salary
$50,000 - $70,000 / YEAR
The role involves providing behavioral health services, including assessing client needs, establishing therapeutic relationships, and utilizing appropriate interventions to enhance client functioning. Responsibilities also include designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans while ensuring fidelity to clinical models and meeting productivity standards through thorough documentation.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, along with an LSW or LPC license, though independent licensure and two years of experience are desired. A valid Ohio Driver's License and the ability to travel, including home visits, are mandatory requirements.
Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly 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. Why Work at The Village Network: 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. 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. Great benefits, competitive salaries, and up to 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. EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!! TVN paid out a 6% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this 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! Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within. Summary, Job Description, and QualificationsJob Title: Clinical Therapist - Treatment Foster Care Reports To: Foster Care Network Coordinator Direct Reports: None 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. 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 field. LSW or LPC required; Independent licensure and two years 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.
Market context
In Ohio, foster care therapist roles typically draw interest from candidates with social work or counseling backgrounds, especially when the position includes home visits and coordination with families. These openings can be competitive because employers often prefer independent licensure and prior experience, while offering benefits such as tuition and licensure reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement contributions. Review the travel expectations and licensure details closely; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you assess fit faster from the original job description.