Mental Health Clinician

Our Family Preservation program provides short-term, family-focused services designed to assist families in crisis by improving parenting and family function while keeping children safe. The clinical services are based on the family's needs. No arbitrary productivity requirements. Full time position available.

We are currently looking for a Licensed or License-Eligible Clinician (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) to serve on our Family Preservation team. This person would be working with the family in their home, using key skills such as compassion, listening skills, therapy, and counseling techniques, and evidence-based practices such as 123 Magic, Motivational interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT. In Person setting! With the option to conduct some services via Telehealth

This position serves as integral member of the treatment team where safety and well-being of youth and all members of the family unit are paramount. The Mental Health Clinician will provide clinical services to youth and families to promote healthy, age-appropriate development for youth and families and support, advocate and refer families to community resources/services to support family self-sufficiency. Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly to provide services, on-call support, case management, and comprehensive care to individuals and families. The Clinicians will serve in central Indiana - parts of regions 1, 2, & 3. Counties listed here: DCS: Local DCS Offices

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE - those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Why Benchmark:

• Scheduling autonomy:
  • Option to conduct services via telehealth
  • Healthy work/life balance
• Training + learning opportunities for new grads:
  • Supervision
  • We help you get your license
• Passion and love of social work restored for experienced social workers/counselors

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• and more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Service Standards to ensure the health and safety of all individuals in service.
• Participate in the completion and implementation of a comprehensive individualized assessment and service plans
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings with the Department of Child Services/Juvenile Justice for the development of safety planning for assigned cases.
• Establish and maintain routine collaborative meetings with community partners
• Complete standardized test(s) and structured interviews as needed to assess parent-child-family functioning to identify treatment goals, treatment recommendations and intervention techniques.
• Complete written reports and/or testify at legal proceedings regarding the findings and recommendations of the Parent/Family Functioning assessment.
• Apply evidence-based practices for identified behavioral health issues.
• Knowledge of care coordination techniques in assessing the needs of individuals and determining interventions to address service gaps.
• Demonstrate flexibility in job duties and schedule in order to appropriately serve individuals and families in service
• Allow for flexibility in scheduling to accommodate crisis situations for individuals.
• Document all case activity in accordance with program policy and maintain case records in compliance with agency, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for all assigned individuals and families.
• Ensure individuals are linked with appropriate follow-up services prior to discharge, i.e., medical, social, mental health, substance use, academic, vocational.
• Submit all service logs and and/or outcome reports to KidTraks, or another database specified by DCS, according to DCS Service Standards.
• For a full and complete list, please contact HR

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Current licensure as LMSW, LAMFT or LAPC in state of Indiana
• Maintain active license
• CPR/Basic First Aid
• Non-violent crisis de-escalation and intervention training, e.g., CPI, with annual recertification training
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Experience providing outpatient mental health services to youth and/or families.
• Must be computer literate

Preferred:

• Current licensure as LCSW, LMFT or LPC in state of Indiana
• Experience working with youth and families in the child welfare system
• Working knowledge of Indiana DCS and/or Juvenile Probation system

Interested candidates can apply online at BenchmarkHS.com/Careers

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories.

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