Outpatient Therapist (Part Time)

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is seeking a part-time Outpatient Therapist in Indianapolis, IN to support outpatient services. The role involves counseling individuals, families, and groups, maintaining clinical documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires facilitating three evening Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT) group sessions per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field and licensure pursuit
• 3+ years’ experience in child development, attachment issues, and trauma-informed care
• Experience working with abuse/neglect and family dynamics; strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to individuals, families and groups to achieve treatment goals related to trauma healing and caregiver Attachment
• Guide clients through counseling methods to meet client-set goals and organizational objectives
• Maintain standards per professional licenses and regulatory requirements
• Use referrals from Department of Child Services and other institutions; complete monthly reports and document interactions
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine level of need and best intervention

Skills

Child development

Attachment issues

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a part-time Outpatient Therapist to support our Outpatient Services in Indianapolis, IN. The Therapist works collaboratively to promote emotional well-being, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall functioning. This position maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensures compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and supports Firefly Children & Family Alliance's mission of empowering individuals and families to build stronger, healthier futures. This position requires facilitating three evening Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT) group sessions per week, held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

You Will:

Therapy (50%)

• Provide counseling support to a caseload of individuals, families, and groups working to achieve treatment goals related to healing from trauma, attaching to caregiver, or processing emotions
• Guide clients through clear, beneficial counseling methods to accomplish client-set goals as well as our goals
• Maintain the therapeutic standards outlined by professional degrees and licenses

Therapy Support (50%)

• Use referral sources such as Department of Child Services and other multiple institutions related to clients
• Complete monthly reports and documentation of all contacts with family and related familial contacts
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine client's level of need and best therapeutic intervention

You Have:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy
• 3+ years’ experience in child development, attachment issues, attachment specific treatment and trauma informed care
• Knowledge of working with children with abuse, neglect issues, and family dynamics and basic skills in family counseling
• Current associate license working towards a clinical license of LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC
• Understanding of issues facing children and families with history of abuse and neglect
• Knowledge of family dynamics and basic skills in family counseling
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization & time management skills
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid driver's license with no more than 6 points and a valid insurance

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.