Department : Family Preservation
Employment Status : Full-time / Regular / Exempt
Reports to : Regional Manager
Job Summary :
- Serve as an integral part of the treatment team's efforts toward ensuring the preservation of the referred family unit.
- Responsible for applying appropriate counseling skills, principles, and therapeutic modalities in the professional treatment effort of each family / child on the assigned caseload.
- Must be equipped to identify the needs of the children and families in their care, and to address those needs through evidence-based practices.
- Position requires an overarching understanding of the entire continuum of services available for families, children, and the referring agencies.
- Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Qualifications :
Must be an individual with a strong commitment to Josiah White's mission, core values, Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a degree which meets the standards for licensure by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board is required.Active pursuit or previous attainment of a license, such as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT, is required.All candidates must be license eligible and have secured full clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT), associate licensure (LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA), or a temporary permit to practice in the state of Indiana upon their start date.Must also have a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would limit the ability to perform job functionsBasic Responsibilities
Family Preservation Therapy Services with Families
Formally assess family dynamics and needs through standardized instruments and clinical interviews to facilitate case plan goal achievementAid in the completion of regular family safety assessments and plansDevelop treatment plans with clients within established time frames and pursue case goals utilizing various resources and service providersProvide individual / family / couples sessionsAssist in the management of client crisesIdentify and engage informal supports to assist after White's services are no longer activeMaintain appropriate and thorough documentation in a timely manner consistent with accreditation and Department of Child Services treatment standards : Individual Treatment Plan, Monthly Progress Report, Closing Summary, case notes, outcome measures, etc.Possess the basic belief that children are meant to grow up within their family of origin whenever possibleCase Management
Attend and represent Josiah White's at review hearings as well as child and family team meetings; make objective recommendations to the court and the team as requestedRegularly evaluate child / family progress and periodically meet with treatment team to review casesAdvocate for child and family's needs and best interests by assisting in the identification of service gaps and community resources to meet identified needsKeep placing agency workers informed about family and child's progress, major crises, etc.Support the interventions of Case Management level team members when necessaryAgency Support & Enhancement
Attend case reviews with referral agencies as requestedMaintain a working relationship and be a positive liaison with referral agency workers and the publicServe as a representative on local committees as requestedProfessional Development
Participate in Clinical Supervision regularlyComplete assigned opportunities for individual professional developmentParticipate in periodic field observationSkills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability
Must have a professional commitment to work with children and youth of all ages, their families, referring agencies, community professionals, and treatment teamsMust demonstrate initiative and the ability to complete work assignments and meet deadlines for required documentation with minimal to moderate direct supervisionMust be dependable and organized to complete assigned tasks and mentor new staffMust have effective verbal and writing skillsMust understand and demonstrate knowledge of counseling / helping skillsMust maintain professional boundaries and confidentialityMust be a positive role model for the families assignedPhysical Demands of Position
Must be able to drive moderate distances for service provision, court hearings, etc.Must be able to prioritize multiple roles and responsibilities and attend to crises and other unplanned eventsWorking Conditions
Office hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through FridayTravel, therapy sessions, and other tasks will regularly extend beyond these office hours.Therapists are required to support on-call requirements for their caseload when not taking PTO.