Family-Centered Therapist-Contract

Choices Coordinated Care Solutions Do you have experience working with the Department of Child Services or Juvenile Justice? Do you have a passion for working with children and families who have experienced trauma, including abuse or neglect? Choices is looking for independent contractors to provide Therapeutic Services for children, youth and adults involved with DCS or Juvenile Probation. Services may be individual or family. Our independent contractors will work alongside DCS and a multi-disciplinary team, in effort to wrap youth and families with needed supports and services.

What’s In It for You?

By contracting with Choices, you will have the ability to work independently, maintaining your own schedule, while still making a difference in the lives of children and families. You will be your own boss but will benefit from the clinical support of the Choices team.

Job Duties

Family-Centered Therapist– Independent Contractors are responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing Home Based Therapy services for up to 12 families, referred by the Indiana Department of Child Service (DCS), which can also include youth and families involved with Juvenile Probation.
• Scheduling relevant calls, meetings, etc. to gather information related to the referral.
• Conducting clinical assessments of strengths and needs, development of treatment plans, providing evidence-based, trauma-informed individual and/or family therapeutic services, and/or parenting time supervision.
• Attending court hearings for youth and families who have been referred for services when requested to do so in writing by DCS or probation, or when subpoenaed.
• Attending Child and Family Team Meetings for youth and families who have been referred for services when requested to do so in writing by DCS or probation.
• Documenting services and submitting reports each month.
• Participating in Clinical Supervision.
• Managing and addressing any crisis incidents regarding assigned clients.
• Assessing and ensuring the safety of all family members in the home.
• Preserving, supporting, and stabilizing children in their homes (or foster homes).
• Provide therapeutic services in the client’s home, including supervising parenting time, which may include providing transportation
• Collaborate with DCS in their care planning process.

Education

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Human Services field such as Psychology or Social Work.
• Must be licensed (or in possession of a temporary license) issued by the Indiana Behavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board in one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTA/LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA/LMHC)

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to meet frequent deadlines, such as entering progress notes electronically within 48 hours.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, operating apps on a smartphone, scanning and sending documents and ability to learn to use an electronic health system quickly.
• Ability to multi-task and manage difficult tasks independently.
• Ability to problem solve and use good clinical judgement.
• Excellent understanding of trauma-informed care.
• High standard of ethical care.
• Respectful of people and culture.
• Ability to read and interpret complex materials.
• Ability to manage your time effectively.
• Ability to write in clearly with mastery of spelling, punctuation, indentation, and spacing.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate COMPLIANCE with all standards mandated by the Department of Child Services.
• Willingness to represent Choices with professionalism, integrity and honesty always.

THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/1099 POSITION

• The Independent Contractor/1099 must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to use their own reliable vehicle to transport self and others.
• The Independent Contractor/1099 is responsible for obtaining and maintaining full coverage Automobile insurance.
• The Independent Contractor/1099 is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Professional Liability (malpractice) and Cyber Security Insurance.
• The Independent Contractor/1099 must pass all background checks, which include: National FBI Check; National Sex Offender; Child Protective Services Check; Local Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Report; and Drug Test.

Pay and Job Type

Independent contract/1099. $75.00 per hour depending on credentials and specialties. This is a contract position; therefore, we do not withhold taxes.