Therapistst-Community

L.A.S.E.R. Project is a social services agency that provides community based services for children and families in the community as well as the child welfare system. We are looking for hardworking dedicated individuals to join our team. We are seeking full-time & Part-time Independent Contractors must be willing to work some weekends depending on your caseload/client schedule. Provider must be able to pass a background check and must be willing to comply with state auto policy standard. (Commercial Policy) Provider must be willing to travel and transport clients depending on the services that are being provided for that day. Contractor must be willing to travel to multiple surrounding counties to assist client's with services. Company does pay mileage reimbursement at a rate of .$.56per mile.

This service standard applies to services provided to families and children involved with the Department of Child Services and/or Probation. These in-home services should be high quality, family centered, and culturally competent. Provision of structured, goal-oriented, time-limited therapy in the natural environment of families who need assistance recovering from physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect. Other issues, including substance abuse relapse prevention, mental illness, personality/behavior disorder, developmental disability, dysfunctional family of origin, and current family dysfunction, may be addressed in the course of treating the abuse/neglect. Professional staff will provide family and/or individual therapy including one or more of the following areas: Family of origin/intergenerational issues Family organization (internal boundaries, relationships, roles) Stress management Self-esteem Communication skills Conflict resolution Behavior modification Parenting skills/Training Substance abuse relapse prevention a) Substance abuse Counseling/Treatment must be done under the Service Standard “Substance Abuse Treatment” due to the specific legal qualifications of the provider, not under this Homebased Family Centered Therapy service standard. Crisis intervention Strengths based perspective Adoption issues Participation in Child and Family Team meetings Sex abuse Goal setting Family structure (external boundaries, relationships, socio-cultural history) Problem solving Support systemsInterpersonal relationships Therapeutic supervised visitation

Direct workers under this standard must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: a) b) c) Master’s or Doctorate degree with a current license issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Master’s degree with a temporary permit issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Master’s degree in a related human service field and employed by an organization that is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission, Council on Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. That individual must also: (1) Complete a minimum of 24 post-secondary semester hours or 36 quarter hours in the following coursework: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Human Growth & Development Social & Cultural Foundations Group Dynamics, Processes, Counseling and Consultation Lifestyle and Career Development Sexuality Gender and Sexual Orientation Issues of Ethnicity, Race, Status & Culture Therapy Techniques i. j. k. l. m. d) Family Development & Family Therapy Clinical/Psychiatric Social Work Group Therapy Psychotherapy Counseling Theory & Practice Individual must complete the Human Service Related Degree Course Worksheet. For auditing purposes, the worksheet should be completed and placed in the individual’s personnel file. Transcripts must be attached to the worksheet. e) f) g) h) C. Supervisor 1. Note: Individuals who hold a Master or Doctorate degree that is applicable toward licensure, must become licensed as indicated in #1 & 2 above. Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to use a private car to transport self and others, and must comply with the state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage. In addition to the above: (1) Knowledge of family of origin/intergenerational issues (2) (3) (4) (5) Knowledge of child abuse/neglect Knowledge of child and adult development Knowledge of community resources Ability to work as a team member Belief in helping clients change, to increase the level of functioning, and knowledge of strength-based initiatives to bring about change (1) (2) (3) Belief in the family preservation philosophy Knowledge of motivational interviewing Skillful in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy a. Skillful in the use of evidence-based strategies

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $60