Youth Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$64k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 34m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: The Village Network Akron - Akron, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60060.00 - $64350.00Salary, Job Category: Professional Services, *

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for NEW EMPLOYEES - $1000 @ 90 days / $2000 @ 6 months / $2000 @ 1 year

  • vision necessary to earn your independent licensure. 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. EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!! TVN paid out a 6% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this past 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 Qualifications: Job Title: Youth Clinical Therapist - IHBT Area Served: Portage County Reports To: Clinical Supervisor - IHBT (Direct) 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.
  • vision 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 https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.

Key Responsibilities

The Youth Therapist provides clinical support by assessing client needs, developing individual treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. They also serve as a primary contact for families and external agencies while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, along with an LSW or LPC license. A valid Ohio driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and using restraints are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentIndividual treatment planningCase managementCollaborative problem solvingNeurosequential model of therapeuticsCrisis interventionMicrosoft word

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #11 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Mental Health Care
Wooster, OH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b) with employer contribution
272 hours PTO (34 days)
6 paid holidays
PTO buyback
Annual bonus (6% salary)