HBS Therapist

Lifeline Youth and Family Services•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

This position provides programmatic and clinical services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family-Centered Treatment. Responsibilities include conducting home visits and delivering treatment services, maintaining accurate documentation of all client interactions, and preparing required reports in alignment with service standards and organizational guidelines. Company Conformance Statements / Essential Personal Characteristics In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and clients. Work effectively as a team member. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Exhibit exceptional integrity in all matters Lead by example

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
Belief in the family preservation philosophy
Knowledge of family of origin/inter-generational issues
Knowledge of child and adult development and child abuse and neglect
Knowledge of community resources
21+ years of age

Nice To Haves

18+ months experience in social work, child welfare and/or adoption/guardianship

Responsibilities

Provide structured goal-oriented, time limited therapy with clients as guided by their referral, case plan, and treatment goals.
Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and as assigned.
Provide care according to evidence based practice standards.
Provide transportation for clients, as needed or necessary, to meet treatment goals.
Engage in weekly staffing and address risk management areas to ensure safety of clients.
Engage and assist the client’s participation in the treatment planning process.
Accompany and support clients for court appearances, as requested by the referring agency.
Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources, and deliver services in a culturally competent fashion.
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours.
Respect, support and integrate the company’s Tenets of Culture.
Completion of clear, accurate, and timely documentation of 1.) all billable and non-billable contacts, 2.) monthly reports, 3.) court reports, and 4.) treatment plans.
Attend all mandatory in-services / meetings.
Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis.