Hybrid School-Based Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Family Ark provides individual, family, and group therapy services to youth and families in southern Indiana. The Hybrid School-Based Clinical Therapist – Behavioral Health Center provides quality therapeutic interventions in the behavioral health center and assigned school-based setting, as scheduled. This individual also conducts complete biophysical intake assessments, to include, as a minimum, the individual’s and familial history of disease, mental health, or substance use; environmental factors in the home; history of trauma such as childhood abuse, neglect or exposure to domestic violence; parenting abilities, if applicable; stability of work or school; suicide risk, etc.

Family Ark provides quality human service programs which promote positive change in the lives of children and families in the communities we serve.

• Full-time employees earn 3 weeks of PTO and 64 hours of sick time, which includes mental health days. We offer 11 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday and a personal cultural holiday!
• Great culture and a lot of internal support! Flexible schedule allows you to meet your needs, as well as the needs of your clients!

Primary Responsibilities

· Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of Family Ark.

· Provides quality therapeutic interventions in the behavioral health center and assigned school-based setting as scheduled.

· Conducts a complete biopsychosocial intake assessment to include, at a minimum the individual’s and familial history of disease, mental health or substance use; environmental factors in the home; history of trauma such as childhood abuse, neglect or exposure to domestic violence; parenting abilities if applicable; stability of work or school; formal and informal support systems; household management skills; recent or current stressors like job less or death; and suicide risk. Completes related documentation within 14 days of the day of service.

· Completes progress therapy notes within 24 hours of service provided.

· Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth and families receiving services from the Family Ark.

· Maintains required billable hours, with work hours that are maintained in a way that is responsive to client’s needs.

· Maintains all client case records by documenting client contacts, as well as contacts with referral sources, schools, parents, and other professionals.

· Develops treatment plans and revises them as necessary.

· Collaborates with other involved service providers, with client consent to enhance team and program effectiveness.

· Regularly attends staff meetings and is prepared to discuss issues that affect clients, staff, the agency, and the community if needed.

· Prepares case presentations for clinical supervision.

· Participates in school meetings, case conferences and court proceedings as necessary for client care.

· Participates as a positive member of the assigned school and the Behavioral Health Center environment.

· Complies with the agency’s continuous quality improvement standards.

· Maintains confidentiality for all individuals served by Family Ark and secure client information per HIPAA standards.

· Adheres to the Code of Ethics and professional standards relevant to his/her professional discipline.

· Attends continuing education classes, seminars, and other professional training courses related to the youth and families receiving services from Family Ark, and to obtain and maintain licensure.

· Complies with federal, state, and local laws concerning child abuse, domestic violence, duty to warn and other mandated reporting statutes.

Minimum Requirements

2 years of like social service experience in his/her respective discipline.

Professional clinical licensure (i.e., LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.) required.

Ability to assess and coordinate the treatment needs for complex family systems.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with providing services in the home or community is preferred.

Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.

Adheres to the Professional Standards Agreement.

Must be able to pass extensive background checks.

Family Ark is a drug free workplace. Candidates are subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing.

The Family Ark Environment is Unlike Any Other

Beautiful 76-acre campus includes natural wetlands, walking paths and open play spaces. The campus is a unique part of who we are and is utilized for family events, therapeutic activities, supervised family visitations and community events.

Collaborative, flexible and high-energy work environment.

Ongoing, new program development.

Work and training in cutting-edge, clinical best practices such as TF-CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision; employer-paid life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability; 403(b).

Flexible schedule

• Job Type: Full-time
• Classification: Exempt