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Iris Family Support Center

Clinician I

Iris Family Support Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804

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Job Details Job Location : Fort Wayne, IN 46802

To provide structured, goal-oriented and time limited clinical services in the natural environment identified for families (Primarily in office, however some in-home). This position will carry a non-comprehensive case load and will be responsible for ensuring effective family outcomes, in all

non-comprehensive

cases in compliance with accreditation standards, court orders, and the Department of Child Services non-comprehensive service standards. This position requires training, certification and fidelity to the models in the following evidence-based practices: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nurturing Parenting, Parent Coordination, Domestic Violence Services, Batters Intervention, Motivational Interviewing and Trust Based Relational Intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide a variety of therapeutic services to children/families, including but limited to, the following: crisis intervention, intake/family assessment, safety planning, treatment planning, providing activities/interventions to assist children/families in goal completion and aftercare planning to support children/families with reaching self-sufficiency.

Complete certification of Motivational Interviewing within the first 90 days of employment at Iris.

Complete certification of TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) within 2 years of employment at Iris.

Provide multiple service hours in the home, in office and in community per week to ensure fidelity to the non-comprehensive models, a minimum of 50% of the work week will be dedicated to serving families with face-to-face service provision.

Ability to partner and collaborate with referrals sources (primarily the courts, but also DCS, Probation), foster parents, guardian ad litem, and/or CASA Volunteers to support the goals of the family.

Provides therapeutic services to clients covered by private insurance and Medicaid, in accordance with agency policies and billing requirements.

Implement effective tracking and monitoring systems to ensure quality outcomes for all children/families served on caseload.

Provide thorough documentation, including but not limited to the following: assessments, clinical recommendations, progress notes, treatment planning.

Effective implementation of all evidence-based models utilized with children/families.

To actively participate in building a strong peer supervisory team with fellow teammates to develop a high performing team for the regional office that you are assigned.

Actively participate in supervisory expectations: including, but not limited to, the following: individual supervision, team meetings, and staff trainings with the desire for professional growth.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS (CORE COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)

Clinical Case Conceptualization (Clinical Assessment →Clinical Recommendation→ Treatment Execution)

Must possess an Associate License, either LMFTA, LMHCA, or LSW within 6 months of employment.

Team building skills are essential with multiple disciplines

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Possess the knowledge and ability to implement Trauma-Informed Practice, Culturally Competent Practice, Family Preservation and Safety

Possess the knowledge and ability to implement the Department of Child Services Practice Model

Personal Accountability

Ability to affect change utilizing data driven management processes

Ability to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports

Customer Service Skills (internal and external customers), including effective communication skills

Must possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work under stressful conditions, to deal with volatile individuals.

Ability to work in client homes that may not have the best living conditions.

Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets or bend and stoop as necessary.

Requires the ability to occasionally lift office supplies, materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.

Ability to drive, as well as possess dependable transportation.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Flexibility in hours is allowed, must work to meet the needs of the families served. Will include evening and weekend work based on the caseload need. Must work a minimum of 40 hours to maintain a full time status.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related human service field.

License Eligible in the state of Indiana: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or on a licensure track upon graduation with appropriate degree.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Possess Clinical Licensure in the State of Indiana: LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW

EEO STATEMENT

Iris Family Support Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Aff.. .. ... employer

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