Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LCAC) - Child & Adolescent

HealthNet•Indianapolis, IN

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LCAC) provides assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning and other mental health services to assigned patients. Licensed therapist provides individual and family therapy utilizing Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) to meet the needs of the patient. The licensed therapist delivers treatment to fidelity of therapeutic interventions and treatment models specific to the population served, including but not limited to individual, and family services, specializing in work with children and adolescents. Who is HealthNet? https://www.indyhealthnet.org/ HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

Requires Master’s degree in a behavioral health or human services that meets Indiana licensure requirements; LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LCAC.
Comprehensive clinical experience in mental health treatment preferred.
Requires knowledge of child/adult protective services and legal issues such as Immediate Detention and Emergency Detention.
Knowledge of state and federal laws relative to assigned area.
Knowledge about human behavior and principles of growth and development over the life span.
Knowledge about substance abuse and mental health issues as well as available resources in these specialty areas.
Knowledge about community resources and entitlement programs.
Electronic charting experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to be a team player, willing to work with all individuals involved in the treatment of the patient.
Ability to relate to variety age; cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients; co-workers and community partners.
Passionate about patient care.
Reliable transportation required.
May need to travel.
Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
Will be exposed to all patient elements.
Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in Spanish - preferred

Responsibilities

Provides mental health counseling to include crisis intervention and short-term counseling for patients and families.
Completes diagnostic summaries and communicates assessment findings and recommendations to the treatment team.
Determines if person needs crisis intervention or long-term care.
Evaluates and updates the treatment plan at intervals determined by agency guidelines.
Maintains professional and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Participates in continuing education programs for professional growth.
Identifies community resources and assists clients in their access to these resources.