SCAN, Inc. 3.7★
Therapist / Clinician
Are you a therapist passionate about working with families? Do you want to go home each day knowing you’ve made a difference? This is the place for you In your role as a therapist at SCAN, you will meet families in their time of greatest need and guide their efforts to achieving safety and stability.
SCAN offers competitive compensation and benefits:
- Pay range $53,000- $57,000
- SCAN, Inc. is a certified Loan Forgiveness organization
- 403(b) – SCAN, Inc. matches up to 3%
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (paid by SCAN)
- Paid Holidays and a Float Holiday
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Wellness Account and Activity Tracker reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company issued Cell phone and Laptop
- Flexible schedule and potential work from home schedule while meeting the needs of our clients
- Extensive training and ongoing training
- Health Reimbursement Account
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To provide structured, goal-oriented and time limited clinical services in the natural environment identified for families (in home, community or in office). This position is responsible for ensuring effective family outcomes, in compliance with accreditation standards, court orders, as well as the Department of Child Services service standards. This position requires training and certification in the following evidenced-based practices: Family Centered Treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nurturing Parenting, Parent Coordination, Domestic Violence Services, Motivational Interviewing, and best practices in reunification of children/families.
- Provide a variety of therapeutic services to children/families, including but limited to, the following: crisis intervention, intake/family assessment, safety planning, treatment planning, providing activities/interventions to assist children/families in goal completion and aftercare planning to support children/families with reaching self-sufficiency.
- Ability to partner and collaborate with referrals sources (courts, DCS, Probation), foster parents, guardian ad litem, and/or CASA Volunteers to support the goals of the family.
- Implement effective tracking and monitoring systems to ensure quality outcomes for all children/families served on caseload.
- Provide thorough documentation, including but not limited to the following: assessments, clinical recommendations, progress notes, treatment planning, monthly reports all submitted within required deadlines.
- Effective implementation of all evidenced-based models utilized with children/families.
- To actively participate in building a strong peer supervisory team with fellow team mates to develop a high performing team for the regional office that you are assigned.
- Actively participate in supervisory expectations: including, but not limited to, the following: individual supervisions, team meetings, and staff trainings with the desire for professional growth.
- Travel is required. The assigned Region (DCS Region 1&2) includes Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Pulaski, Jasper, Benton, and Newton counties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (CORE COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)
- Clinical Case Conceptualization (Clinical Assessment – Clinical Recommendation – Treatment Execution)
- Team building skills are essential with multiple disciplines
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Possess the knowledge and ability to implement Trauma-Informed Practice, Culturally Competent Practice, Family Preservation and Safety
- Possess the knowledge and ability to implement the Department of Child Services Practice Model
- Personal Accountability
- Ability to affect change utilizing data driven management processes
- Ability to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports
- Customer Service Skills (internal and external customers), including effective communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, to deal with volatile individuals.
- Ability to work in client homes that may not have the best living conditions.
- Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets or bend and stoop as necessary.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift office supplies, materials, and equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to drive, as well as possess dependable transportation.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- Flexibility in hours is allowed, must work to meet the needs of the families served. May include evening and weekend work based on the caseload need. Must work a minimum of 40 hours a week to maintain a fulltime status.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related human service field.
- License Eligible in the state of Indiana: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or on a licensure track upon graduation with appropriate degree.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
- Possess Clinical Licensure in the State of Indiana: LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW
SCAN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer