Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Bauer Family Resources - Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, IN

Social Assistance

About the position

The Therapist provides structured, goal-oriented, time-limited therapy primarily in the natural environment of families who need assistance recovering from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect, or other issues. At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources' mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Responsibilities

• Engage families in therapeutic process
• Complete ongoing risk assessment and monitor family/parental progress
• Develop short and long term family goals with measurable outcomes
• Resolve immediate crises and teaches skills necessary for families to remain together and provide for the safety of all members of the family
• Participate in rotation of crisis phone and adheres to policies/procedures regarding crisis phone
• Complete a designated number of direct service hours
• Secure supplementary information such as employment, medical records, or school reports
• Travel to client homes and community locations
• Select and administer various tests such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results
• Attend Family Team Meetings and Court, including testimony, as requested
• Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling
• Collaboratively works with referral sources and other internal programs
• Manage schedule independently
• Compile records in accordance with agency policies and prepares reports with their client, including assessments, treatment plans, daily case notes and monthly progress reports

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree with a current license issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services licensing board as one of the following: 1) Social Worker, 2) Clinical Social Worker, 3) Marriage and Family Therapist, 4) Mental Health Counselor, 5) Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, 6) Mental Health Counselor Associate
• Master's degree with a temporary permit issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services licensing board as one of the following: 1) Social Worker, 2) Clinical Worker, within 90 days or hire and 2 years related clinical experience
• Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of the insurance carrier at all times
• 3-5 years previous field experience preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
• Ability to resolve conflict and difficult situations peacefully
• Understanding of effective crisis resolution techniques
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to educate, inspire, and motivate others
• Attention to detail
• Organization and time management
• Ability to complete tasks at all hours of the day

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer Health Savings Contributions
• Teladoc
• Free Mental Health Coverage
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Bereavement
• Referral Bonus
• Annual Wellness Programs
• Reflective Supervision
• Community Involvement
• Paid Snow Days
• Hiring & Retention Bonus
• Early Childhood Education Scholarship
• Paid Professional Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement