Therapist

Bauer Family Resources•Lafayette, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and families to thrive". At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. The Therapist provides structured, goal-oriented, time-limited therapy primarily in the natural environment of families who need assistance recovering from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect, or other issues.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree with a current license issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services licensing board as one of the following: 1) Social Worker, 2) Clinical Social Worker, 3) Marriage and Family Therapist, 4) Mental Health Counselor, 5) Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, 6) Mental Health Counselor Associate
Master's degree with a temporary permit issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services licensing board as one of the following: 1) Social Worker, 2) Clinical Worker, within 90 days or hire and 2 years related clinical experience
Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of the insurance carrier at all times
3-5 years previous field experience preferred
Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Ability to resolve conflict and difficult situations peacefully
Understanding of effective crisis resolution techniques
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to educate, inspire, and motivate others
Attention to detail
Organization and time management
Ability to complete tasks at all hours of the day
Must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Responsibilities

Provide 24 hour crisis intake, intervention and consultation seven days week
Engage families in therapeutic process
Complete ongoing risk assessment and monitor family/parental progress
Develop short and long term family goals with measurable outcomes
Resolve immediate crises and teaches skills necessary for families to remain together and provide for the safety of all members of the family.
Participate in rotation of crisis phone and adheres to policies/procedures regarding crisis phone.
Complete a designated number of direct service hours
Secure supplementary information such as employment, medical records, or school reports.
Schedule sessions at times that are convenient to the client and when client problems are likely to occur including evenings and weekends maintaining a flexible workweek that adapts as changes are needed.
Accept new cases 24 hours a day 7 days per week upon request from a supervisor seeking to make contact and begin services within 24-48 hours of referral.
Travel to client homes and community locations.
Select and administer various tests such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results.
Reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs.
Attend Family Team Meetings and Court, including testimony, as requested.
Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
Collaboratively works with referral sources and other internal programs.
Manage schedule independently
Compile records in accordance with agency policies and prepares reports with their client, including assessments, treatment plans, daily case notes and monthly progress reports