Staff Therapist

Northeastern Center Inc•Kendallville, IN

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About The Position

The Staff Therapist provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals, families, and groups to support emotional and psychological well-being. The role includes assessing clients, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs. The therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support measurable progress toward mental health goals. The position also requires timely, accurate documentation and adherence to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards. The Staff Therapist helps foster a supportive environment that empowers clients to address challenges and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

A master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution; the posting also states a clinical master’s or doctorate degree in mental health, psychology, nursing, social work, or a related field.
Current and valid state licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent is listed as a minimum qualification; the posting also specifies associate or temporary licensure and eligibility for and progress toward IPLA licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and mental health assessment tools.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards.
A supervised internship in the stated field or equivalent supervised work experience in the human services arena.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, communication and active listening skills, collaboration skills, organizational skills, cultural competence, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in specialized approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment within community mental health or healthcare settings.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to address psychological and emotional issues.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve therapeutic goals.
Participate in case conferences, supervision, and professional development activities.
Follow ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards in all client interactions.