Therapist - Foster Care

The Villages of Indiana; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Therapist for its Intensive Foster Care Program to provide effective and client-centered services to children and families. The role involves assessment, counseling, and case management, contributing to a nurturing environment aimed at enhancing child welfare. Qualified candidates will hold a relevant master's degree and appropriate licensure, with experience preferred.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LMFT, LMHC or similar.
• Two years in foster care or social services preferred.
• Training in child, adult, and family therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between families and agencies.
• Develop SMART treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic supervision for visitations.

Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Family Therapy

Child Therapy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

We are hiring for a new Therapist to be part of a transformative team working with in our Intensive Foster Care Program. This role will provide client-centered and effective services to children and their families to increase permanency and create safe and nurturing environments!

As a therapist in our Intensive Foster Care Program you will:

Acts as a liaison between The Villages' families and referring agencies, the children’s families, schools, community resources and The Villages' administrative staff.

Assess the child and/or family needs, provision of counseling (including Medicaid billing and documentation), case management services using a child/family team approach; monitoring child/family progress.

Provide Therapeutic Supervision for visitation sessions.

Responsible for ensuring the implementation of comprehensive services.

Develop SMART treatment plans that are monitored for completion per service standards.

Home based work required

Thorough documentation as defined by program and service standard

On call, with nights and weekends is required

Position Requirements

Master’s degree in Social work with an emphasis on clinical practice, Clinical or counseling psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Training and experience in child, adult, and family therapy/counseling

Licensure through one of the following Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board:Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW), LMFT, LMFTA, LMHC, or LMCHA

Preferred Experience:

Two years previous experience in either foster care or social services

Previous experience in foster care, social services, behavioral health, or clinical setting

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.