Home Based Coordinator

The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky seeks a Home Based Coordinator to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of our Home-Based Services program in Indianapolis. This role blends direct client care with program management and staff development.

As a licensed mental health professional, you will mentor staff, ensure quality services, oversee case reviews, and maintain compliance while carrying a small billable caseload in home, school, and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health-related field.
• Current, valid Indiana clinical license: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• LCAC (Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in mental or behavioral health.
• At least one year of administrative or leadership experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and ability to meet LCFS driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular clinical supervision, case consultations, and ongoing professional development for assigned clinical staff.
• Mentor and support staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure staff complete required training and demonstrate competency in their assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor staff caseloads, service delivery, and client progress to ensure effective and timely interventions.
• Review clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, and case documentation.
• Conduct timely case reviews and provide clinical guidance to support treatment effectiveness.
• Maintain a small billable caseload providing therapeutic services to individuals and families in home, school, and community settings.
• Provide clinical oversight of crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, mandated reporting, and incident response.
• Ensure staff follow established safety procedures, reporting requirements, and appropriate escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular case record reviews to ensure documentation is accurate, timely, complete, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Monitor adherence to LCFS policies, licensing requirements, contractual obligations, and accreditation standards.
• Promote ethical practices, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and culturally responsive care.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, service quality, and program performance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in PQI activities, program evaluations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes and maintain program accountability.

Skills

leadership and staff development

clinical supervision

case management

communication

problem solving

trauma-informed practice

cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Indiana license: LCSW/LMHC/LMFT

LCAC (Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor)

Job description

Position Title: Home Based Coordinator

Organization: Lutheran Child and Family Services of IN/KY Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: 1525 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Lead a Team. Support Families. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you an experienced licensed mental health professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Lutheran Child and Family Services (LCFS) is seeking a Home Based Coordinator to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of our Home-Based Services program.

This position is ideal for a compassionate, organized professional who enjoys mentoring clinical staff, strengthening behavioral health services, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

The Senior Clinical Coordinator combines clinical leadership with direct client care, overseeing program operations while maintaining a small billable caseload.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide regular, documented clinical supervision, case consultations, and ongoing professional development for assigned clinical staff.
• Mentor and support staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure staff complete required training and demonstrate competency in their assigned responsibilities.

Case Management & Clinical Oversight

• Monitor staff caseloads, service delivery, and client progress to ensure effective and timely interventions.
• Review clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, and case documentation.
• Conduct timely case reviews and provide clinical guidance to support treatment effectiveness.
• Maintain a small billable caseload providing therapeutic services to individuals and families in home, school, and community settings.

Safety & Risk Management

• Provide clinical oversight of crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, mandated reporting, and incident response.
• Ensure staff follow established safety procedures, reporting requirements, and appropriate escalation protocols.
• Support staff in identifying and responding to client safety concerns.

Documentation & Compliance

• Conduct regular case record reviews to ensure documentation is accurate, timely, complete, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Monitor adherence to LCFS policies, licensing requirements, contractual obligations, and accreditation standards.
• Promote ethical practices, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and culturally responsive care.

Program Quality & Improvement

• Monitor clinical outcomes, service quality, and program performance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) activities, program evaluations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes and maintain program accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health-related field.
• Current, valid Indiana clinical license: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• LCAC (Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor)
• Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience in mental or behavioral health.
• At least one year of relevant administrative or leadership experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and ability to meet LCFS driving requirements.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• You're passionate about helping children and families achieve positive outcomes.
• You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing clinical professionals.
• You balance clinical expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• You understand the importance of documentation, accountability, and quality improvement.
• You thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Why Join LCFS?

Founded in 1883, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through compassionate, high-quality services.

Our mission is Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith, and Support.

At LCFS, your leadership will help shape the quality-of-care families receive while supporting the professionals who provide those services.