Intensive Foster Care Therapist

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services.

We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference? Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Intensive Foster Care Therapist to join our team.

The Intensive Foster Care Therapist utilizes evidenced based practices to provide individual and family therapy as well as provide oversight to each case for Damar’s Intensive Foster Care Program and Community Based Services.

This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, team psychologists, child welfare specialists, schools, case managers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals.

The Intensive Foster Care Therapist is central to our Home-Based Clinical Team, working directly with children, adults, and families to address behavioral and mental health needs with the goal of preserving families and empowering caregivers to safely and effectively parent their children.

This individual serves as the team lead and guides the treatment goals for the family. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home-based setting.

• Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable Ways You Will Be Making a Difference

• Conducts and completes clinical intakes within the required time frame
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Maintains clinical case load
• Provides evidenced based counseling services for identified clients and their support network
• Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments
• Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, and evaluates measurable treatment goals
• Maintains required productivity

Participates in Clinical Staffing for Clients

• Interacts professionally with parents, schools, medical personnel, and other stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills
• Assesses and utilizes evidenced based practices
• Will be trained to provide Family Functional Therapy (FFT) to children and caregivers
• Attends court and DCS/Probation team meetings
• Provides case management as needed

What You Need to Be Considered

Master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis; social work; psychology; counseling; or a related human services area of study

• Two (2) years of related experience. Child welfare and/or community-based experience preferred
• Must be license eligible for one of the following: LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements

Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)

Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions

• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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