Family Preservation Therapist

Company: The Villages of Indiana
Location: Portage
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Family Preservation TherapistThe Villages of Indiana requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Do you enjoy helping families reach their full potential? If so, we want you to be our next Therapist for our Family Preservation Program. The Villages is seeking skilled Therapists to provide in-home therapeutic services to families and children involved with the child welfare system.This position will:

• Assess the family needs to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Provide home-based therapy to children and families in which there has been a substantiated case of abuse or neglect and the child has remained in the home.
• Build relationships while using a strength-based approach with the families and children.
• Work as a part of a larger treatment team to assist families in developing and achieving goals that provide stability to allow families to remain intact.
  • Partner with referring agencies, schools, community resources, to serve the needs of families and children.
  • Effectively and promptly respond to crises as they occur.This position requires a Master's Degree in one of the following: Social work with an emphasis on clinical practice; Clinical or counseling psychology; Marriage and Family Therapy; or related field. On-call hours are required. Training in Evidence Based Practices will be provided.This position also requires one of the following licenses through the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board: LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT, LMFTAPrevious child welfare experience is preferredThe Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The Villages of Indiana, Inc. will honor all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. Together, The Villages strives to foster working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The Villages is Indiana's largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child's right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.

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