Therapist - Foster Care

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

Job summary

A leading provider of child and family services in Indiana is seeking a Therapist for their Intensive Foster Care Program. This role focuses on providing client-centered counseling and case management to help children and families achieve safe and nurturing environments. The position requires a Master's degree, licensure, and relevant experience. The Villages offers flexible scheduling and a competitive benefits package, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with clinical emphasis.
• Licensure through Indiana Behavioral Health Board is necessary.
• Two years of experience in foster care or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison with families and agencies.
• Provide counseling and case management services.
• Develop SMART treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Child Therapy

Adult Therapy

Family Therapy

Case Management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Master’s degree in 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.