What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist position at Damar Services, Inc.?
At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work! Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autism?
Do you have a Master’s Degree and your LSW, LMHCA, or LMFTA license? If this sounds like you, Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Outpatient Counselor with a big heart to join our Outpatient and Behavioral Services team. The Outpatient Counselor will be responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans for assigned Residential clients. In addition, the Outpatient Counselor will provide individual and family therapy and other support services to assigned clients while assisting the treatment team, including the Residential Director of Clinical Services, Outpatient team, and other members as designated, in the evaluation of clinical services.
Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Outpatient Counselor...
- Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
- Enjoy the opportunity to work with our vast population and programs/services
- Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
- Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
- Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
- Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
- Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
- Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
Remarkable way you will make a difference...
- Provides counseling services for identified clients and their support network.
- Maintains required productivity.
- Participate in mandatory “Clinician on Call” (COC) rotation. Duties include answering calls pertaining to client behavioral safety, and providing face to face reassessment daily, while on rotation.
- Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments.
- Ensures that consistent behavioral-based treatment occurs for clients through ongoing training of the client’s identified support network.
- Participates in clinical staffing for clients in the Outpatient Clinic and Children’s Residential.
- Interacts professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Maintains neat, chronological records of all contacts and casework with clients, families and community resources.
- Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, and evaluates measurable treatment goals.
- Stays abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and the Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
- Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
- Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to be considered...
- Master’s degree required. Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or applicable discipline preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of social work or counseling experience. Experience working with children with challenging behaviors, developmental and/or emotional disabilities is desired.
- Must already have an LSW, LMHCA, or and LMFTA and be “actively seeking” full licensure.
- If actively seeking full licensure, must submit a full application within 60 days after starting. Once the application is received and approved, you will have 10 months to take and pass the exam needed to obtain the license. If you do not obtain the license after 12 months from your start date, you will no longer be eligible for the position.
- LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred.
- Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
- Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Must meet and continue to meet background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
Essential Job Functions:
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Salary : $3,000
