Family-Centered Therapist-Contract

Job Duties

• Providing Home Based Therapy services for up to 12 families, referred by the Indiana Department of Child Service (DCS), which can also include youth and families involved with Juvenile Probation.
• Scheduling relevant calls, meetings, etc. to gather information related to the referral.
• Conducting clinical assessments of strengths and needs, development of treatment plans, providing evidence-based, trauma-informed individual and/or family therapeutic services, and/or parenting time supervision.
• Attending court hearings for youth and families who have been referred for services when requested to do so in writing by DCS or probation, or when subpoenaed.
• Attending Child and Family Team Meetings for youth and families who have been referred for services when requested to do so in writing by DCS or probation.
• Documenting services and submitting reports each month.
• Participating in Clinical Supervision.
• Managing and addressing any crisis incidents regarding assigned clients.
• Assessing and ensuring the safety of all family members in the home.
• Preserve, support, and stabilize children in their homes (or foster homes).
• Provide therapeutic services in the client’s home, including supervising parenting time, which may include providing transportation.
• Collaborate with DCS in their care planning process.

Education

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Human Services field such as Psychology or Social Work.
• Must be licensed (or in possession of a temporary license) issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board in one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTA/LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA/LMHC).

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to meet frequent deadlines, such as entering progress notes electronically within 48 hours.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, operating apps on a smartphone, scanning and sending documents and ability to learn to use an electronic health system quickly.
• Ability to multi-task and manage difficult tasks independently.
• Ability to problem solve and use good clinical judgement.
• Excellent understanding of trauma-informed care.
• High standard of ethical care.
• Respectful of people and culture.
• Able to read and interpret complex materials.
• Able to manage your time effectively.
• Able to write in clearly with mastery of spelling, punctuation, indentation, and spacing.
• Able to demonstrate COMPLIANCE with all standards mandated by the Department of Child Services.
• Willingness to represent Choices with professionalism, integrity and honesty always.

Pay and Job Type

Independent contract/1099. $75.00 per hour depending on credentials and specialties. This is a contract position; therefore, we do not withhold taxes.