Intensive Foster Care Therapist

About the role

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives. Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years! Ready to make a real difference? Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Intensive Foster Care Therapist to join our team. The Intensive Foster Care Therapist utilizes evidence‑based practices to provide individual and family therapy as well as provide oversight to each case for Damar’s Intensive Foster Care Program and Community Based Services. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, team psychologists, child welfare specialists, schools, case managers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals. The Intensive Foster Care Therapist is central to our Home‑Based Clinical Team, working directly with children, adults, and families to address behavioral and mental health needs with the goal of preserving families and empowering caregivers to safely and effectively parent their children. This individual serves as the team lead and guides the treatment goals for the family. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home‑based setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and completes clinical intakes within the required time frame
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Maintains clinical case load
• Provides evidence‑based counseling services for identified clients and their support network
• Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments
• Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, and evaluates measurable treatment goals
• Maintains required productivity
• Participates in clinical staffing for clients
• Interacts professionally with parents, schools, medical personnel, and other stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills
• Assesses and utilizes evidence‑based practices
• Will be trained to provide Family Functional Therapy (FFT) to children and caregivers
• Attends court and DCS/Probation team meetings
• Provides case management as needed

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis; social work; psychology; counseling; or a related human services area of study
• Two (2) years of related experience; child welfare and/or community‑based experience preferred
• Must be license eligible for one of the following: LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
• Essential job functions