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UC Therapist, Part-time

Bethany, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Job Category:

Social Services - Refugee & Immigrant Program

Requisition Number:

UCTHE001123

Part-Time

Locations
7168 Graham Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As a Therapist, you’ll walk alongside unaccompanied children and unaccompanied refugee minors who have fled for their lives and need you to use your unique gifts and talents to protect children, empower youth, and strengthen families in your community.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

Conduct weekly group therapy sessions twice per week with clients in the program, while meeting minimum billable hour requirements as defined by the supervisor and program expectations

Conduct weekly individual sessions with clients or as outlined in the therapeutic treatment plan

Complete and report client intakes, closing summaries, and psychosocial documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards

Provide reports and testimony in court, as requested

Administer intake psychosocial assessments within 24–48 hours of client arrival to the program

Administer trafficking assessments within the required timeframe after client arrival

Provide additional counseling sessions with children and their families by phone or Skype, as needed, to support reunification

Attend treatment team meetings and actively participate in case discussions

Meet weekly with the Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager to provide updates on client progress

Attend internal and community trainings and apply newly gained knowledge in service delivery

Translate written and verbal communication for program clients and staff

Attend weekly supervision meetings to review case plans, client progress, and treatment direction

Maintain clear and concise documentation of all treatment efforts

Utilize appropriate systems for data collection, reporting, and tracking client services in accordance with contract and agency requirements

Establish and maintain referral networks and community resources

Stay current on agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services

Stay up to date on treatment modalities through required trainings, conferences, seminars, and professional reading

Essential job responsibilities may vary based on program or department needs

May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event

Complete other duties as assigned

What Will Make You Successful

Master’s degree in Social Work with clinical experience in the program, or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant behavioral science field with required direct clinical experience from an accredited college

At least two (2) years of post-master’s experience in child and family services or counseling preferred, with an active LCSW or LCPC (or LMSW in Maryland)

Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodologies of social work at the master’s level

Active professional licensure in the state of employment

Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Prior experience with trauma-informed treatment modalities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with cultural sensitivity

Ability to build rapport with clients to support adjustment to new life circumstances

Strong clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills

Ability to provide compassionate and effective client service

Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to pass required medical examinations and perform essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident

Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization

Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany

Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage

Must pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries

Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

We Invest in You

Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul

Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities

403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility

Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)

Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify

Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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