Therapist

Floyd County; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Telemedicine access

Mental health services

Job summary

Floyd County seeks a licensed or license-eligible Therapist to deliver individual, group, and family therapy within Open Door Youth Services' trauma-informed residential program in Indiana. You will collaborate with youth, families, and partners to promote healing and resilience.

The role emphasizes clinical assessments, treatment planning, and coordinated care, with a focus on trauma-informed care, CBT, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or eligible for licensure in Indiana (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience with youth in residential treatment or behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, family systems, and crisis intervention.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation and trauma recovery.
• Coordinate care with residential staff, schools, courts, and medical providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed support as needed.
• Educate and support families throughout treatment.
• Participate in professional development and staff training.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

CBT

Family systems

Crisis intervention

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

Our Mission

Open Door Youth Services exists to respond to the needs and promote the healthy development of vulnerable children and youth.

Open Door Youth Services is a 16-bed residential program providing emergency shelter and residential treatment for youth ages 10–21 who have been placed by the Indiana Department of Child Services or Juvenile Probation, or who are experiencing homelessness or family crisis.

We are seeking a licensed or license-eligible Therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy in a trauma-informed residential setting. This position works collaboratively with youth, families, residential staff, and community partners to promote healing, build resilience, and support successful outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, and trauma recovery.
• Collaborate with residential staff, case managers, schools, courts, medical providers, and other partners to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed support as needed.
• Educate and support families throughout treatment.
• Participate in professional development and staff training.
• Support Open Door's Trauma-Informed Treatment: The Restorative Approach model.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Indiana licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) or eligibility for supervised licensure.
• Experience with youth in residential treatment or behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, family systems, and crisis intervention.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to complete background checks, CPR, and First Aid certification.

Schedule

Full-time Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $60,416 annually.

• Full-time employees are employees of Floyd County Government and receive the generous county benefits package and paid time off.
• Employees are also eligible for free virtual telemedicine and mental health services through the Indiana Youth Worker Well-Being Project.

Why Open Door?

Join a collaborative, trauma-informed team dedicated to helping young people heal, grow, and build brighter futures in a supportive environment that values relationships, innovation, and professional growth.