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Home Based TherapistPorter-Starke 601 • Valparaiso, Indiana
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Home Based Therapist

Home Based Therapist

Porter-Starke 601 • Valparaiso, Indiana
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
  • Quick Apply
Job description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Home-Based Therapist will provide home-based family therapy services that assist children, adolescents and seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Services vary with individual needs, and may include home-based individual and family therapy services, support in skills training, and crisis intervention.

BENEFITS :

  • 401k w / 20% company matching
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance up to $5250 / year
  • Loan assistance up to $200 / month
  • Competitive wages
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee discount at the local YMCA
  • HSA / FSA accounts
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee referral program
  • Casual Fridays
  • Company paid life insurance policy
  • Company paid long term disability
  • Optional insurances (short term disability)
  • Employee recognition events
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES :

  • Serves high-risk families, including those whose children are at substantial risk of placement or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without in-home services.
  • Provides services primarily in client’s residence.
  • Schedules sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occur, including evenings. Maintains a flexible workweek.
  • Schedules and completes client intake sessions within 48 hours of referral.
  • Provides back-up for other therapists, as needed.
  • Participates in weekly team consultation meeting, and individual supervision.
  • Assesses safety, structures the environment and uses clinical strategies designed to promote safety.
  • Provides a range of clinical, concrete and advocacy services to family members that are consistent with the family’s values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and culture.
  • Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with family members.
  • Assumes responsibility for motivating families and employ motivation enhancement strategies.
  • Conducts comprehensive, strength-based and behavior focused assessments.
  • Collaborates with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans.

    • CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Applies research-based cognitive / behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change.
  • Utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
  • Advocates for and provides concrete goods and services (including transportation) that are directly related to the family’s goals, while teaching family members to meet these needs on their own.
  • Collaborates and advocates with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching family members to advocate for themselves.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • COMPETENCIES :

  • Ability to work with diverse population
  • Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults and children.
  • Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
  • Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for client.
  • Criteria for enrollment and appropriate regulations to assist clients in maintaining compliance with program guidelines.
  • Activities of daily living.
  • Formulation of treatment plans, ability to monitor progress, and ability to modify plans to meet client needs.
  • Behavior disorders, parenting skills, treatment interventions and crisis intervention.
  • The staff member must demonstrate skills in :
  • Assessing the needs of seriously and persistently mentally ill children.
  • Documenting interventions.
  • Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients.
  • Providing education in activities of daily living for clients.
  • Advocating for client's needs.
  • Typing and basic computer usage.

    • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling from an accredited college or university.
  • 1-3 years of experience in adolescent, pre-adolescent, family therapy or a related area is required.
  • Must possess a minimum of LSW, LMHC-A or LMFT-A licensure.

    • Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website :    https : / / www.porterstarke.org

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