Therapist

Position Objective: To provide goal-driven therapeutic intervention and treatment to families and children. To coordinate and collaborate with internal programs, community agencies, and resources to advocate for at-risk children and families directly and indirectly. To provide assessment and intervention to families and children within the home, community, and office to meet goals and monitor progress.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or related area of study.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with youth and families
• Strength-based and trauma-informed perspective
• Passion for serving families and individuals with empathy and a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to providing confidential and ethical services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of risk factors and experiences, including child abuse and neglect, interpersonal violence, substance misuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety
• Valid Indiana’s driver’s license and the ability to transport self and others
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Reliable and safe vehicle, as well as vehicle insurance that complies with state minimum requirements
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Experience with Family Preservation Services and program management preferred
  
  

Reports To: Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients on regular, scheduled basis to provide treatment
• Ensure client and family safety, with a continued awareness and focus on risk factors
• Conduct assessments and evaluations as necessary to gather client information and to assist with treatment planning
• Assess client’s emotional and mental health
• Collaboratively create a treatment plan for clients to meet goals and needs
• Establish positive and trusting rapport with clients
• Identify and assess potential crisis situations, then create and implement safety plans as appropriate
• Implement therapeutic interventions that align with the mission of the organization and the goals of the treatment plan
• Follow learned therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices to serve clients within the framework of home-based therapy
• Utilize skills such as reflecting, challenging, modeling, teaching, affirming, praising, evaluating, observing, and assessing
• Evaluate client willingness to change and utilize motivational interviewing techniques as needed to promote engagement and growth
• Provide psychoeducation about developmental stages, diagnoses, parenting, substance misuse, routines, boundaries, and more as appropriate
• Provide education and training for new hires and staff
• Follow all laws regarding reporting abuse and neglect, per Indiana Code
• Maintain confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards
• Prepare reports, keep records, and provide data for accountability and evaluation
• Track and assess client and program data and outcomes
• Testify in court and prepare court reports as requested
• Provide clinical supervision for staff
• Review and approve client documentation within required time frame
• Oversee programming to ensure quality and meeting requirements
• Work as part of the treatment team for individuals and families. Treatment teams may consist of other FCS employees, referral sources, and representatives from other service agencies.
• Attend regular agency staff meetings and supervision meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Job Status: Full-Time