Clinician (Therapist)

Iris Family Support Center • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Iris Family Support Center, we are dedicated to strengthening families and supporting children through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. We are seeking a passionate Family Clinician (Therapist) to join our team and provide impactful, goal-oriented services to families in need. This role offers a unique opportunity to work both in-office and in the community, helping families build stability, resilience, and long-term success. At Iris, we are committed to our founder’s mission to prevent and eliminate the abuse and neglect of children through education, counseling, intervention, family services, and community partnerships.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• License eligible in Indiana (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
• Ability to obtain associate-level licensure (LMHCA, LMFTA, or LSW) within 6 months
• Strong clinical assessment and case conceptualization skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Fully licensed (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
• Experience working with child welfare systems or court-involved families
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services including: Family assessments and intakes, Crisis intervention and safety planning, Treatment planning and goal-focused interventions, Aftercare planning to support long-term success
• Deliver services in-office, in-home, and in community settings
• Maintain a caseload focused on non-comprehensive services aligned with DCS standards and court requirements
• Collaborate with key partners including courts, DCS, probation, foster parents, and CASA/GAL representatives
• Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity, including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Nurturing Parenting, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Family Centered Treatment (FCT), Domestic Violence and Batterer’s Intervention models
• Complete timely and accurate documentation (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans)
• Track and monitor outcomes to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Ongoing training & certification support, including Motivational Interviewing (within 90 days) and TF-CBT (within 2 years)
• Collaborative team culture focused on growth and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level