Therapist at Lifeline Youth Family Services Inc

Elkhart, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Services, Treatment Planning, Family Therapy, Documentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Confidentiality, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description General Statement: Assess clients assigned for therapeutic services and implement an appropriate treatment plan to teach and assist clients in therapeutic services in the course of needed treatment and visitations. Major Responsibilities / Activities Provide structured, goal-oriented, time-limited therapy with families who need assistance in recovering from physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect. Other issues may be present and may need to be addressed in the course of treatment. Engage and assist the family's participation in the treatment planning process. Accompany and support family for court appearances. Timely completion of clear, detailed, and accurate documentation of the following: All contacts with clients Monthly reports Court reports Treatment plans Provide any additional written reports to the referring agency as requested. Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources. Comply with required in-service/continuing education hours per company expectations. Attain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients’ privacy Visit clients’ homes at the minimum of once a week. Engage in weekly supervision and address risk management areas to ensure safety. Contribute to Lifeline's Performance and Quality Improvement process. Ensure that services are provided Effectively, Efficiently, and with Evidence for each case. Participate in organizational meetings, in-service training and other required gatherings. Required/Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or marriage and family therapy. Required to comply with licensure for the state of Indiana. Belief in the family preservation philosophy. Knowledge of family of origin/intergenerational issues. Knowledge of child and adult development and child abuse and neglect. Knowledge of community resources. Qualifications Education Required: Masters or better in Social Work or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Responsibilities

The therapist will assess clients for therapeutic services, implement treatment plans, and provide structured, goal-oriented therapy to families recovering from abuse and neglect. Key duties include engaging families in planning, supporting court appearances, and maintaining detailed documentation of all client contacts and reports.