Intensive Foster Care Therapist
Damar Services, Inc.
Summary
The Intensive Foster Care Therapist utilizes evidenced based practices to provide individual and family therapy as well as provide oversight to each case for Damar's Intensive Foster Care Program and Community Based Services. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, team psychologists, child welfare specialists, schools, case managers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals. The Intensive Foster Care Therapist is central to our Home-Based Clinical Team, working directly with children, adults, and families to address behavioral and mental health needs with the goal of preserving families and empowering caregivers to safely and effectively parent their children. This individual serves as the team lead and guides the treatment goals for the family. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home-based setting.
Job description
Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:
- Conducts and completes clinical intakes within the required time frame
- Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Maintains clinical case load
- Provides evidenced based counseling services for identified clients and their support network
- Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments
- Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, and evaluates measurable treatment goals
- Maintains required productivity
- Participates in clinical staffing for clients
- Interacts professionally with parents, schools, medical personnel, and other stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills
- Assesses and utilizes evidenced based practices
- Will be trained to provide Family Functional Therapy (FFT) to children and caregivers
- Attends court and DCS/Probation team meetings
- Provides case management as needed
What you need to be considered:
- Master's degree in applied behavioral analysis; social work; psychology; counseling; or a related human services area of study
- Two (2) years of related experience. Child welfare and/or community-based experience preferred
- Must be license eligible for one of the following: LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC
- Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
- Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
- Valid Indiana driver's license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar's insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
- Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar's background screening
Requirements
- Master's degree in applied behavioral analysis; social work; psychology; counseling; or a related human services area of study
- Two (2) years of related experience
- Must be license eligible for one of the following: LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC
- Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
- Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
- Valid Indiana driver's license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar's insurance carrier
- Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar's background screening
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Damar Services, Inc. is a prominent nonprofit organization specializing in comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services. Based in Indiana, the organization provides critical support and treatment programs for individuals with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Damar Services operates as a community-focused healthcare provider offering a range of therapeutic interventions, residential services, and outpatient care designed to improve the quality of life for those they serve. The organization is recognized for its commitment to evidence-based practices and person-centered care approaches that address the complex needs of individuals across various age groups. With a strong emphasis on community integration and recovery-oriented services, Damar Services plays a vital role in the regional mental health ecosystem, providing essential support systems for vulnerable populations while advocating for improved mental health resources and accessibility in the communities they serve.