Supervising Therapist

Crosswinds Counseling; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosswinds Counseling in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a licensed therapist to provide evidence-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Sessions may occur in the office, onsite, or via telehealth.

A Master’s degree in a relevant field and an Indiana license (or eligibility) are required, with ability to integrate Christian principles and family preservation values. The role includes documenting sessions and treatment plans, collaborating with a team, maintaining confidentiality,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Hold a current Indiana license or associate license in good standing in an eligible discipline (LMHC/LMHCA/LMFT/LMHFTA/LCSW/LSW/HSPP).
• Understand integrating Christian faith in counseling clients.
• Belief in family preservation philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
• Notify Crosswinds when a client’s needs fall outside scope of training/licensure.
• Integrate Christian principles into counseling where appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation (contacts, session notes, treatment plans, reports).
• Value multiculturalism and diversity in client conceptualization and treatment.
• Respect client’s sociocultural values and lifestyle choices.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Attend required team meetings and trainings.
• Provide up to 40 hours of weekly availability for direct services and admin duties.
• Receive supervision/consultation offered by Crosswinds Counseling, external supervision at therapist's cost.
• Manage client caseload and follow operational policies.

Skills

Counseling

Multicultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Indiana license or associate license eligibility

Christian integration in counseling

Family preservation philosophy understanding

Job description

Description

Company Conformance Statements / Essential Personal Characteristics

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
2. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and clients.
3. Work effectively as a team member.

1. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
2. Exhibit exceptional integrity in all matters
3. Lead by example

General Statement of Responsibility

The therapist shall provide evidence-based counseling services which are within the scope of Therapist’s training, licensing, and experience. Sessions may be conducted in office, onsite, or via telehealth. These services shall comply with accepted clinical and ethical standards applicable to the Therapist's profession and licensure. Therapist agrees to abide by the policies and procedures of Company. All team members are expected to be active and positive members of the Crosswinds team while growing personally and professionally and helping and encouraging others to grow as well.

Major Responsibilities / Activities

• Provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of diverse ages and presenting concerns.
• Notify Crosswinds when a client's needs fall outside the Therapist's scope of training, licensure, or experience.
• Integrate Christian principles into counseling services when appropriate and aligned with client goals and preferences.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of 1) all contact with clients, 2) session notes, 3) integrative summaries and treatment plans, and 4) reports for clients (as needed)
• Value multiculturalism and diversity and integrate it into client conceptualization and treatment
• Demonstrate respect for client’s sociocultural values, personal goals, and lifestyle choices, and deliver services in a culturally competent fashion
• Maintain strict confidentiality to protect client’s privacy
• Attend required team meetings and trainings.
• Provide up to 40 hours of weekly availability, including direct client services and required administrative responsibilities.
• Receive regular consultation and clinical supervision. This consultation/supervision will be offered free of charge by Crosswinds Counseling. Therapists will not be compensated for consultation/supervision. Should Therapist desire to seek supervision from an external party, Therapist would be responsible for any cost accrued and must obtain prior written approval from Crosswinds Counseling.
• Manage client caseload
• Follow operational policies and procedures
• Respect, support and integrate our Tenets of Culture

Essential Functions

The physical demands and mental requirements described here are representative of that which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Use of Fingers
• Driving
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions

Travel

Occasional travel may be required to schools, partner organizations, community locations, and Crosswinds offices based on client needs.

Work Environment

Counseling sessions will be held at Crosswinds offices, in school-based settings, onsite at partner organizations, or web-based telehealth.

Physical Activity and Requirements

Dexterity for using computer

Visual acuity in monitoring client’s needs and in computer use, accuracy

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
• Hold a current Indiana license or associate license in good standing in an eligible discipline, including but not limited to: LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT, LMHFTA, LCSW, LSW, or HSPP.
• Have an understanding of integrating the Christian faith in counseling clients
• Belief in the family preservation philosophy

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties, activities and responsibilities to this position at any time, with or without notice.