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