What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician (Therapist) position at Iris Family Support Center?
Make a Meaningful Impact with Families
At Iris Family Support Center, we are dedicated to strengthening families and supporting children through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. We are seeking a passionate Family Clinician (Therapist) to join our team and provide impactful, goal-oriented services to families in need.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work both in-office and in the community, helping families build stability, resilience, and long-term success.
What We do
At Iris, we are committed to our founder’s mission to prevent and eliminate the abuse and neglect of children through education, counseling, intervention, family services, and community partnerships.
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What You’ll Do
As a Family Clinician, you will deliver structured, time-limited clinical services and play a key role in driving positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic services including:
- Family assessments and intakes
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Treatment planning and goal-focused interventions
- Aftercare planning to support long-term success
- Deliver services in-office, in-home, and in community settings
- Maintain a caseload focused on non-comprehensive services aligned with DCS standards and court requirements
- Collaborate with key partners including courts, DCS, probation, foster parents, and CASA/GAL representatives
- Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity, including:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nurturing Parenting
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
- Family Centered Treatment (FCT)
- Domestic Violence and Batterer’s Intervention models
- Complete timely and accurate documentation (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans)
- Track and monitor outcomes to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for clinicians who are compassionate, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in complex family systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- License eligible in Indiana (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
- Ability to obtain associate-level licensure (LMHCA, LMFTA, or LSW) within 6 months
- Strong clinical assessment and case conceptualization skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Fully licensed (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
- Experience working with child welfare systems or court-involved families
- Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
What Sets This Role Apart
- Flexible work environment – a mix of office, home, and community-based services
- Meaningful, mission-driven work with measurable impact
- Ongoing training & certification support, including Motivational Interviewing (within 90 days) and TF-CBT (within 2 years)
- Collaborative team culture focused on growth and support
- Opportunity to build expertise in evidence-based family interventions
Work Schedule
- Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Flexible scheduling based on client needs, including some evenings and weekends
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to work with high-needs families in a variety of environments
- Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
- Travel required for community-based services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Iris Family Support Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a dedicated clinician looking to do meaningful, hands-on work with families, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day!