COMMUNITY-BASED THERAPIST

What we need you to do:

A Community-Based Therapist develops and delivers individualized therapeutic treatment plans, using evidence-based best practices to promote positive growth in the various social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the agency's clients. Our services are provided to adolescents, children, and families in the client’s communities and homes. Clients are referred to the agency by the Indiana Department of Child Services or by Juvenile Probation Departments.

Compensation:

Range of $49,000 to $57,500 based on education and experience, with potential for overtime.

These are the qualifications we are looking for:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services required, with preference given to clinicians already licensed to practice in Indiana;
• Consideration given to those who qualify to be licensed in the following areas: Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counselor;
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by the agency’s auto insurer;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Ability to pass multiple criminal background checks;
• Knowledge in out-of-home placements, child abuse/neglect, child & adult development, strongly preferred;
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills required.

Weekly Schedule:

Full and part-time opportunities are available. Contracted work would also be considered. A full-time schedule would include Monday through Friday, predominately first shift hours—with flexibility and adaptability to some degree to the clinician’s preferences. Some evening hours to accommodate clients’ scheduling needs and acute circumstances are expected.

Additional Benefits for this Role:

In addition to the agency-wide benefits available, this role also offers the following benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle, or use of company vehicle for work
• 4-day work week option
• Ability to partially work from home/off-site
• Opportunities for overtime
• Company issued iPhone (or reimbursement) and tablet or laptop
• Opportunities for licensure supervision

About us:

Childplace is a not-for-profit, Council On Accreditation (COA) accredited social service agency, offering Residential Treatment options, Foster Care, Community-Based (In-Home) Services, and Counseling Services. We've been helping youth and families in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area for more than 50 years. In our work with kids from hard places, our goal is to share hope and encourage healing.