Clinician Therapist
Iris Family Support Center, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Make a Meaningful Impact with Families
At Iris Family Support Center, we are dedicated to strengthening families and supporting children through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. We are seeking a passionate Family Clinician (Therapist) to join our team and provide impactful, goal-oriented services to families in need.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work both in-office and in the community, helping families build stability, resilience, and long-term success.
What We do
At Iris, we are committed to our founder's mission to prevent and eliminate the abuse and neglect of children through education, counseling, intervention, family services, and community partnerships.
What You’ll Do
As a Family Clinician, you will deliver structured, time-limited clinical services and play a key role in driving positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic services including:
Family assessments and intakes
Crisis intervention and safety planning
Treatment planning and goal-focused interventions
Aftercare planning to support long-term success
Deliver services in-office, in-home, and in community settings
Maintain a caseload focused on non-comprehensive services aligned with DCS standards and court requirements
Collaborate with key partners including courts, DCS, probation, foster parents, and CASA/GAL representatives
Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity, including:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Nurturing Parenting
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Family Centered Treatment (FCT)
Domestic Violence and Batterer's Intervention models
Complete timely and accurate documentation (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans)
Track and monitor outcomes to ensure high-quality service delivery
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for clinicians who are compassionate, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in complex family systems.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
License eligible in Indiana (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
Ability to obtain associate-level licensure (LMHCA, LMFTA, or LSW) within 6 months
Strong clinical assessment and case conceptualization skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
Fully licensed (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
Experience working with child welfare systems or court-involved families
Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
What Sets This Role Apart
Flexible work environment – a mix of office, home and community-based services
Meaningful, mission-driven work with measurable impact
Ongoing training & certification support, including Motivational Interviewing (within 90 days) and TF-CBT (within 2 years)
Collaborative team culture focused on growth and support
Opportunity to build expertise in evidence-based family interventions
Work Schedule
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Flexible scheduling based on client needs, including some evenings and weekends
Physical & Work Environment
Ability to work with high-needs families in a variety of environments
Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
Travel required for community-based services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Iris Family Support Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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At Iris Family Support Center, we are dedicated to strengthening families and supporting children through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. We are seeking a passionate Family Clinician (Therapist) to join our team and provide impactful, goal-oriented services to families in need.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work both in-office and in the community, helping families build stability, resilience, and long-term success.
What We do
At Iris, we are committed to our founder's mission to prevent and eliminate the abuse and neglect of children through education, counseling, intervention, family services, and community partnerships.
What You’ll Do
As a Family Clinician, you will deliver structured, time-limited clinical services and play a key role in driving positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic services including:
Family assessments and intakes
Crisis intervention and safety planning
Treatment planning and goal-focused interventions
Aftercare planning to support long-term success
Deliver services in-office, in-home, and in community settings
Maintain a caseload focused on non-comprehensive services aligned with DCS standards and court requirements
Collaborate with key partners including courts, DCS, probation, foster parents, and CASA/GAL representatives
Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity, including:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Nurturing Parenting
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Family Centered Treatment (FCT)
Domestic Violence and Batterer's Intervention models
Complete timely and accurate documentation (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans)
Track and monitor outcomes to ensure high-quality service delivery
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for clinicians who are compassionate, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in complex family systems.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
License eligible in Indiana (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
Ability to obtain associate-level licensure (LMHCA, LMFTA, or LSW) within 6 months
Strong clinical assessment and case conceptualization skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
Fully licensed (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
Experience working with child welfare systems or court-involved families
Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
What Sets This Role Apart
Flexible work environment – a mix of office, home and community-based services
Meaningful, mission-driven work with measurable impact
Ongoing training & certification support, including Motivational Interviewing (within 90 days) and TF-CBT (within 2 years)
Collaborative team culture focused on growth and support
Opportunity to build expertise in evidence-based family interventions
Work Schedule
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Flexible scheduling based on client needs, including some evenings and weekends
Physical & Work Environment
Ability to work with high-needs families in a variety of environments
Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
Travel required for community-based services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Iris Family Support Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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