Home-Based Family Therapist – Flexible Schedule

Ysbjc; Portland (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc. seeks a Home Based Therapist to provide family-centered therapy to children, youth, and adults in Jay and Randolph counties. This is a full-time or part-time position with work in office, community, and home settings.

The schedule is typically Monday–Friday; hours can vary with client needs. Mandatory staffings occur on the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 8:30am–12:00pm. Requires Master’s or Doctorate with Indiana license, or Master’s with at least 24

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree with a current license or temporary permit issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
• OR Master’s degree in a related human service field that has met a minimum 24 post-secondary semester hours in approved course work
• Knowledge of family of origin/intergenerational issues
• Knowledge of child abuse/neglect
• Knowledge of child and adult development
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work as a team member
• Belief in helping clients change, to increase functioning, and knowledge of strength-based initiatives to bring about change
• Belief in the family preservation philosophy
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Skillful in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Skillful in the use of evidence-based strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive therapeutic services to children, adults, and families in the office, community, or home setting.
• Conduct therapeutic supervised visitations between children and families.
• Conduct parenting/family functional assessments.
• Utilization of Evidence Based Practices.
• Proficient use of computer skills, including typing, and effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation and paperwork for youth and families enrolled in program.
• Full Time Staff – Minimum 26 hours of Face-to-Face in your 40-hour workweek. Part-Time (hours vary per week) – Minimum 65% Face to Face hours for total hours worked.
• Provide 24-hour on-call to clients and families for crisis intervention.
• Coordinate services for youth and family in program, including being a liaison for courts, schools, referring agency, therapist, and psychologist.
• Attend court hearings of clients in the programs and provide testimony, recommendations, and discharge summaries.
• Consult with immediate supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to discuss clients and review documentation, and receive therapeutic direction.
• Participate in bi-weekly Staff Meetings and In-Service Training Programs.
• Participate in a minimum of 20 hours of training each year. (10 hours for part-time)

Skills

Family dynamics

Child development

Community resources

Team player

Motivational interviewing

CBT techniques

Evidence-based practices

Education

Master’s or Doctorate with license

Master’s with 24 post-secondary hours

Job description

Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc. seeks a Home Based Therapist to provide family-centered therapy to children, youth, and adults in Jay and Randolph counties. This is a full-time or part-time position with work in office, community, and home settings.

The schedule is typically Monday–Friday; hours can vary with client needs. Mandatory staffings occur on the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 8:30am–12:00pm. Requires Master’s or Doctorate with Indiana license, or Master’s with at least 24