FAMILY SUPPORT THERAPIST - INDIANA

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.•South Bend, IN

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About The Position

The Family Support Therapist is a member of Therapy Services and may work in Michigan or Indiana. The role provides education, training, and direction to families, clients, and other professionals in behavior management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) when the therapist is a BCBA, learning goals, functional analysis of behavior, and appropriate communication methods. Depending on clinical licensure, the therapist may also provide individual and group therapy. The therapist assesses clients, develops and monitors treatment plans, provides direct therapy and consultation, supports families in finding resources, and trains families, professionals, and LOGAN staff. The position also contributes to therapy-service materials and program development, works with community partners, supports funding and billing processes, and may supervise staff assigned to a caseload. Indiana applicants must be fully licensed Clinical Social Workers and meet requirements to serve First Steps clients in Indiana.

Requirements

For Indiana, must be a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Must meet all requirements to serve First Steps clients in Indiana.
Strong knowledge of and experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Appropriate state-required licensure to complete and bill for clinical work.
Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals.
Experience developing and conducting training for various audiences.
Ability to sit and use a computer keyboard.
Ability to kneel, bend, and reach through a therapy-session day.
Fulfilling the job responsibilities may involve contact with body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and BCBA credential if working in a consultation role as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst providing direct services to clients.
Credentialing as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst if working as a BCBA.
ADOS training or certification and credentialing, if appropriate and required.

Responsibilities

Perform client assessments as needed and appropriate.
Develop therapy plans to help clients succeed at home, school, and in the community.
Train parents and staff to implement behavior plans and therapy goals.
Monitor treatment-plan implementation and modify plans when needed.
Train families and professionals in ABA (if a BCBA), Positive Behavior Supports, environmental modifications, and accommodations.
Provide direct therapy in the center, at home, or in other environments as needed.
Provide consultation and training to area schools and provider agencies on behavior supports as requested.
Support families and help locate appropriate resources for client treatment.
Develop and conduct training series for parents and professionals on autism and related topics, including behavior, communication, and toilet training.
Assist in developing therapy-services resource materials related to behavior, communication, and social skills.
Train and guide LOGAN staff on client behavior, intervention strategies, and program development as requested.
Work with the Therapy Services team to develop and enhance services.
Coordinate with LOGAN community partners, including educational, medical, and community organizations.
Assist with marketing and promoting the center’s ongoing financial sustainability.
Provide accurate billing information to the accounting department within designated time frames.
Work with insurance companies and other funding sources to support continued approval and funding of treatment plans.
Supervise staff assigned to the BCBA’s or Social Worker’s caseload, following LOGAN HR policies and procedures, including performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, and payroll policies.
Maintain positive, respectful relationships with families and appropriate professional boundaries.
Demonstrate cultural competency and provide consistent, high-quality services to people from diverse backgrounds.
Complete ADOS training or provide proof of ADOS certification and credentialing, if appropriate and required.
Complete ADOS assessments as needed if trained and credentialed.
Be responsible for the health and safety of individuals served.
Represent the Autism Learning Center and LOGAN positively in the community.
Advocate for and protect the dignity and human rights of individuals served.
Model good employee practices, including excellent attendance and adherence to LOGAN policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Accruing paid time off and holiday pay
Medical, dental/orthodontia, and vision plans
Prescription cost assistance program
Traditional and Roth 403(b) retirement plans, with company match of up to 3% after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Long-term disability insurance
Supplemental insurance plans, including short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
$15,000 company-paid life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for full-time employees
Employee referral incentive for qualifying positions
Hepatitis B vaccination offered at no cost to the employee