Behavioral Therapist

Damar Services•Indianapolis, IN

30d

About The Position

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! Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autisim? Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, or an applicable discipline? If this sounds like you, Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Behavior Therapists with big hearts to join our team. We have opportunities that work out in the community as well as opportunities that work on our residential campus. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar: Paid CEUs Flexible schedules Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options Up to $3,000 per 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 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal Our team has multiple job titles/roles for candidates with eligible Master's Degrees to choose from: Intensive Behavioral Intervention Associate : An Intensive Behavioral Intervention Associate is responsible for providing direct behavior management consultation services to clients, staff members, and family members. These services include client observation, the development and documentation of specific behavior management plans, direct intervention with clients, education and training for staff, and service coordination, among others. Our IBI Associates work primarily with clients on our main campus, located on the SW side of Indianapolis, IN. Behavioral Health Diagnostic Associate : A Behavioral Health Diagnostic Associate is responsible for a variety of duties related to case development, treatment plan development and implementation, and crisis intervention in individual treatment of clients. This role is responsible for providing individual and family therapy, group support, crisis intervention, as well as other support services to assigned clients. Additionally, our Behavioral Health Diagnostic Associates will assists the treatment team, including the Director of Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services, Stabilization and Treatment team, Outpatient team, and other members as designated, in the evaluation of clinical services. Clients served are primarily on our main campus, located on the SW side of Indianapolis, IN. Behavior Management Level II Provider : A Behavior Management Level II Provider is responsible for providing direct behavior management consultation services to clients, staff members, and family members. These services include client observation, the development and documentation of specific behavior management plans, direct intervention with clients, education and training for staff, crisis intervention, and service coordination, among others. Our BMAN team works with clients that live out in the community. Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required in Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, P sychology, Counseling, or applicable discipline
Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification
Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
Minimum age of 21 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 physical
Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
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
to verbally communicate to exchange information.
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Responsibilities

providing direct behavior management consultation services to clients, staff members, and family members
client observation
the development and documentation of specific behavior management plans
direct intervention with clients
education and training for staff
service coordination
case development
treatment plan development and implementation
crisis intervention in individual treatment of clients
providing individual and family therapy
group support
crisis intervention
assists the treatment team in the evaluation of clinical services

Benefits

Paid CEUs
Flexible schedules
Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
Up to $3,000 per 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
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal