The Home Based Therapist position provides in person therapy services to individuals and families in the client's home within Benton, Jasper and Newton County. This position will also exercise considerable independence of judgment in the application of therapy skills to an identified caseload of clients with individual and/or family problems requiring a variety of intervention and service techniques and skills.
Provide individual and family mental health counseling to clients referred by the Department of Child Welfare
Evaluate, assess and diagnose clients based on presenting issues
Identify and set goals to meet client’s needs
Develop individualized treatment plan to support therapeutic interventions using identified goals
Consult with clinical team and participate in clinical team meetings
Maintain communication with referral source and Crown team pertaining to client case
Respond to client crisis and/or risk as needed
Attend team meetings, supervisory meetings and court
Demonstrates knowledge of mental health standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Qualifications
Master's of Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or any other equitable Master's degree in behavioral sciences.
Preferred to have one of the following licenses in the state of Indiana: LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHCA, LMHC.
Previous experience in mental health counseling.
Additional Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Automobile insurance
Professional Liability (malpractice) insurance
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Flexibility of selecting caseload size and type that fits therapist needs
Flexibility of managing own schedule to offer work-life balance
Individual supervision with a clinically licensed supervisor to promote professional growth
Monthly clinical staff meeting