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Therapist / Clinician
At Iris Family Support Center, Inc. , we're on a mission to strengthen family foundations across Northern Indiana. Here you'll have the chance to support children and families as they navigate the complexities of family dynamics, striving to achieve stability and harmony within their family unit.
Are you a therapist passionate about working with families? Do you want to go home each day knowing you've made a difference? This is the place for you In your role as a therapist at Iris, you will meet families in their time of greatest need and guide their efforts to achieving safety and stability.
Essential Functions
This position is responsible for ensuring effective family outcomes, in compliance with accreditation standards, court orders, as well as the Department of Child Services service standards. To provide structured, goal-oriented and time limited clinical services in the natural environment identified for families (in home, community or in office). This position requires training and certification in the following evidenced-based practices: Family Centered Treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nurturing Parenting, Parent Coordination, Domestic Violence Services, Motivational Interviewing, and best practices in reunification of children/families.
- Provide a variety of therapeutic services to children/families, including but limited to, the following: crisis intervention, intake/family assessment, safety planning, treatment planning, providing activities/interventions to assist children/families in goal completion and aftercare planning to support children/families with reaching self-sufficiency.
- Ability to partner and collaborate with referrals sources (courts, DCS, Probation), foster parents, guardian ad litem, and/or CASA Volunteers to support the goals of the family.
- Implement effective tracking and monitoring systems to ensure quality outcomes for all children/families served on caseload.
- Provide thorough documentation, including but not limited to the following: assessments, clinical recommendations, progress notes, treatment planning, monthly reports all submitted within required deadlines.
- Effective implementation of all evidenced-based models utilized with children/families.
- To actively participate in building a strong peer supervisory team with fellow team mates to develop a high performing team for the regional office that you are assigned.
- Actively participate in supervisory expectations: including, but not limited to, the following: individual supervisions, team meetings, and staff trainings with the desire for professional growth.
- Travel is required. The assigned region (DCS Region 4) includes Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, Dekalb, Whitley, and Allen counties. Reporting to the Fort Wayne office for team meetings, trainings, and supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Core competencies, Skills & Experience)
- Clinical Case Conceptualization (Clinical Assessment - Clinical Recommendation - Treatment Execution)
- Team building skills are essential with multiple disciplines
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Possess the knowledge and ability to implement Trauma-Informed Practice, Culturally Competent Practice, Family Preservation and Safety
- Possess the knowledge and ability to implement the Department of Child Services Practice Model
- Personal Accountability
- Ability to affect change utilizing data driven management processes
- Ability to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports
- Customer Service Skills (internal and external customers), including effective communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.
Physical Demands/Expected Hours of Work
- Requires flexibility in schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends based on the caseload need.
- Ability to work under stress and manage volatile situations.
- Involves lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and occasional bending or stooping.
- May need to lift office supplies, materials, or equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Requires driving and access to reliable transportation.
- Some flexibility in hours permitted; employee must maintain full-time status with 40 hours per week.
Required Education
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related human service field.
- License Eligible in the state of Indiana: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or on a licensure track upon graduation with appropriate degree.
Preferred Education
- Possess Clinical Licensure in the State of Indiana: LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW
Benefits
- Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance keep you covered.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Provided by Iris for your peace of mind.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Take control of your health expenses.
- Wellness Program & Activity Tracker Reimbursement: Stay healthy and motivated.
- Team-Centered Environment: Supportive and collaborative.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Flexibility: Balance work and life effortlessly.
- 403b Retirement Plan 3% Match: Secure your financial future.
- Paid Holidays & Floating Holiday: Celebrate and relax when it suits you.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Ease your commute and travel expenses.
- Professional Development Assistance: Grow with us.
- Training & CEU Opportunities: Stay ahead in your field.
- Company-Issued Tech: Stay connected and productive.
Iris is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer
