Therapist — Family Preservation & Adoption Services

Lifelineyouth; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifelineyouth is hiring for a position delivering programmatic and clinical services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family-Centered Treatment. The role requires providing therapy, maintaining documentation, and preparing reports per service standards.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy and possess age 21+ with knowledge of child and adult

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Belief in family preservation philosophy.
• Knowledge of family of origin/inter-generational issues.
• Knowledge of child and adult development and child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured goal-oriented, time limited therapy with clients as guided by their referral, case plan, and treatment goals.
• Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and as assigned.
• Provide care according to evidence based practice standards.
• Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis.
• Provide transportation for clients, as needed or necessary, to meet treatment goals.
• Engage in weekly staffing and address risk management areas to ensure safety of clients.
• Engage and assist the client’s participation in the treatment planning process.
• Accompany and support clients for court appearances, as requested by the referring agency.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources, and deliver services in a culturally competent fashion.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
• Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours.
• Respect, support and integrate the company’s Tenets of Culture.
• Completion of clear, accurate, and timely documentation of 1.) all billable and non-billable contacts, 2.) monthly reports, 3.) court reports, and 4.) treatment plans.
• Attend all mandatory in-services / meetings.
• Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy

Job description

Lifelineyouth is hiring for a position delivering programmatic and clinical services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family-Centered Treatment. The role requires providing therapy, maintaining documentation, and preparing reports per service standards.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy and possess age 21+ with knowledge of child and adult