Assess clients assigned for therapeutic services and implement an appropriate treatment plan
to teach and assist clients in therapeutic services during needed treatment and visitations.
Major Responsibilities / Activities
∙Provide structured, goal-oriented, time-limited therapy with families who need assistance
in recovering from physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect. Other issues may be
present and may need to be addressed during treatment.
∙Engage and assist the family's participation in the treatment planning process.
∙Accompany and support family for court appearances.
∙Provide emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis. and accurate
documentation all contacts with clients, monthly reports, court reports and treatment
plans.
∙Provide any additional written reports to the referring agency as requested.
∙Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources.
∙Comply with required in-service/continuing education hours per company expectations.
∙Attain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
∙Always maintain strict confidentiality to protect clients’ privacy
∙Visit clients’ homes at the minimum of once a week.
∙Engage in weekly supervision and address risk management areas to ensure safety.
∙Contribute to Performance and Quality Improvement process.
∙Ensure that services are provided Effectively, Efficiently, and with Evidence for each case.
∙Participate in organizational meetings, in-service training, and other required gatherings.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or marriage and family therapy.
∙Required to comply with licensure for the state of Indiana.
∙Belief in the family preservation philosophy.
∙Knowledge of family of origin/intergenerational issues.
∙Knowledge of child and adult development and child abuse and neglect.
∙Knowledge of community resources.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Masters or better in Social Work or related field.