Group Therapist - Small Animals

Job Details: Location: TBR Grove City - Grove City, OH 43123; Position Type: Full Time; Salary Range: $47,153.00 - $59,000.00; Salary Travel Percentage: Up to 10%. The Buckeye Ranch is currently seeking a Group Therapist - Small Animals to join our Residential Treatment Program. The Group Therapist Small Animals is responsible for providing quality mental health groups to children in the Residential Program and for providing care and cleanup of the animals in the Small Animal Assisted Therapy programming. Schedule Full-time, Salaried: Tuesday - Saturday (9am - 5pm) What you’ll do: Identifies indicators of age‑appropriate development in all domains for children of varying ages; applies knowledge in all aspects of work: screening, care planning, client care, etc. Identifies strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment. Assesses behavioral examples, including frequency, duration, severity, and environmental impacts. Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles; identifies cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles. Identifies concrete strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment. Develops collaborative relationships with providers of services tailored to the needs of culturally diverse healthcare consumers and family members. Understands special issues regarding gender identity/crisis, substance use, mental health conditions, and other needs typically presented by the service population. Effectively facilitates youth clients, with or without family members, through active engagement utilizing strength‑based language in interactions. Understands the definitions of human trafficking (both labor and sex trafficking) and sexual exploitation and identifies potential victims. Uses trauma‑focused interventions to engage clients. Our benefits: Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year). Company Paid Life Insurance. Company Paid Short Term Disability. 401K + Employer Contribution. Non‑Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Assistance. Employee Referral Program. Qualifications You have a bachelor’s degree in social work, or a related field. You have at least one year of previous behavioral health work experience. You have previous work experience as a Therapist, Social Worker, Counselor, or Clinician. You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license. You preferably have previous experience working with youth in trauma or crisis situations. You have a valid driver's license and active car insurance. Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non‑discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non‑disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr BUCKEYE RANCH