Home Based Therapist — $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Location: East side of Marion County and in Hamilton, Hancock, and Shelby counties | Community-Based Office: 1525 N. Ritter Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

About the role

Are you a licensed therapist who wants to do meaningful clinical work beyond the traditional office setting? At Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky (LCFS), our Home Based Therapists meet children and families where they are—literally. You'll provide therapy in homes, schools, and community settings, helping families navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create greater stability. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections with clients while being supported by a collaborative clinical team that understands the demands and rewards of community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and family therapy in homes, schools, and other community settings
• Conducting bio-psychosocial assessments
• Developing individualized treatment plans
• Helping clients build skills that support healthier relationships and greater family stability
• Providing crisis intervention when needed
• Connecting families with community resources and supportive services
• Collaborating with treatment teams, referral partners, and other community professionals
• Supporting discharge planning and long-term client stability
• Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Protecting client confidentiality and following Behavioral Health Services policies and procedures

Your First 90 Days

We'll help you build a strong foundation for success. During your first 90 days, you'll become comfortable with LCFS clinical practices and begin:

• Conducting assessments and developing treatment plans
• Providing individual and family therapy
• Building relationships with clients and families
• Connecting clients to valuable community resources
• Completing required clinical documentation
• Collaborating with your clinical team to support client progress

LCFS uses structured onboarding and training to help new employees understand the organization, their responsibilities, available resources, and internal processes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a mental health-related field
• Current Indiana clinical license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
• At least two years of mental health treatment experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to provide services in community-based settings

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to client locations
• Manageable caseload expectations with support from clinical leadership
• A supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Meaningful work that directly impacts children and families
• The opportunity to work in a mission-driven nonprofit environment

Our internal onboarding process also includes benefits information, mileage-reimbursement guidance, organizational orientation, and role-specific training to help employees get established successfully.

About Us

Founded in 1883, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky is a nonprofit social service organization providing residential and community-based services to children, families, and individuals. Our mission is "Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith, and Support." Our vision is for every community to experience safety and stability in an environment of respect, healing, and hope.