Mental Health Therapist Position

Whitington Homes And Services•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Whitington Services for Children and Families is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We currently have openings for community-based Medicaid outpatient clinics and Fatherhood Engagement program with extended opportunities to work with those overcoming addiction or participating in supervised parenting time and reunification efforts along with traditional therapeutic services. This position includes Home, Community and Office-based services to families/persons identified either as under a service referral from the Department of Child Services/Probation and upcoming Medicare/Medicaid clinic options and therapeutic supervised parenting time in home, in community or in office settings. In this role there are initial assessments, treatment planning, ongoing implementation of progress notes, contact with Department of Child Services, probation and families and caregivers and the courts. May include direct supervision toward licensure under an LCSW Supervisor. We are seeking individuals with a passion for others who can provide high-quality care and evidence-based mental health solutions. Whitington allows scheduling Monday-Sunday and all time frames, to allow for flexible workdays and times based on the needs of the families/persons scheduling. Services are expected to include the following: Perform intake assessments Biopsychosocial assessments both adult and child Individualized measurable treatment plans Ongoing progress notes showing evidence of the use of evidence-based methods. Services must be consistent with the Agency service model and state and or federal contract expectations. Services are required to be family center and child focused. There is an expectation that services will begin within 48 hours of being assigned. Ongoing risk assessments and monitoring of family/parental progress must be maintained. All therapists are held to all facility and licensing and ethical standards of the National Association of Social Workers. This position may also be required to act as a relief person in other positions as needed and can include group facilitation and program development duties as required.

Requirements

License eligible in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family therapy from an accredited university
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family, or related human service field
Valid Driver’s License and up to date insurance coverage
Candidates must be able to transport families/persons in their personal vehicle with mileage reimbursed or in company-provided vehicles
May require driving out of town or long distances
Clinicians must be comfortable working both as part of a collaborative team and as an individual practitioner
Maintain an on-call status as required

Nice To Haves

Practicum and Interns welcome to apply

Responsibilities

Perform intake assessments
Biopsychosocial assessments both adult and child
Individualized measurable treatment plans
Ongoing progress notes showing evidence of the use of evidence-based methods
Services must be consistent with the Agency service model and state and or federal contract expectations
Services are required to be family center and child focused
Services will begin within 48 hours of being assigned
Ongoing risk assessments and monitoring of family/parental progress must be maintained
Act as a relief person in other positions as needed
Group facilitation
Program development duties

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Training & development
Direct LCSW supervision is provided
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Office access 24/7 to meet your scheduling needs and the needs of those you work with
Weekly team collaboration and support
Mileage reimbursed