Therapist (Part-Time)

Crisis Center is located in Miller Beach (Gary), IN.

Mission: Opening a path of hope for lives in crisis.

Vision: A community in which all achieve their full potential.

To learn more about each of our life-changing programs, please visit: www.CrisisCenterysb.org

The Crisis Center is currently looking for a caring and detail-oriented Part-Time Therapist to join our Residential Programs team. These programs offer trauma-informed care and well-rounded support for children who need both emergency and long-term residential services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design meaningful treatment plans with clear, achievable goals — and play a key role in clinical assessments, behavior strategies, and discharge planning.
• Respect privacy always by following legal, ethical, and agency guidelines for confidentiality.
• Team up with caseworkers, guardians, and other professionals to provide the best care possible — including attending court hearings or off-site meetings when needed.
• Stay connected and informed through team meetings, psychiatric consults, and essential trainings like CPR, CPI, and other certifications.
• Communicate with heart and clarity — bringing solid clinical judgment and building trust while keeping healthy, professional boundaries.
• Be flexible and ready to support clients when they need it most — including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts, depending on program needs.

Clinician Expectations:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents (ages 10–20) using trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based practices.
• Complete all clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner, including progress notes, psychosocial assessments, behavioral and safety plans, monthly reports, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain active professional licensure and fulfill all continuing education requirements in accordance with state and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is required.
• Active Indiana licensure as an LSW, LMHC, or LCSW is required.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate agency vehicles, with no moving violations within the past five years.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, adhering to legal regulations, ethical standards, and client-centered practices.
• Preferred experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed care approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with strong focus, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and personal well-being to support healthy, sustainable practice.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed by the agency.
• Preferred background includes providing therapeutic services in residential or group home settings.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with children and adolescents in a therapeutic or clinical capacity.

Required Screenings and Certifications:

• Fingerprint-based National & State Criminal History Check
• Child Protective Services Check
• National Sex Offender Registry Check
• Local Criminal Court Records Check
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test
• Pre-employment Physical & Drug Screening
• Computer literacy

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Free Employee Lunch
• Paid Birthday Off

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay:

• $40.00 - $50.00 per hour