Mental Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Team

The Damien Center empowers communities and persons affected by and at risk for HIV in the state of Indiana by being a leading resource, provider, and advocate for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, prevention, education, and related services. Damien Center provides client-centered social services focused on care coordination, clinical and pharmacy services, mental health, housing, and nutrition to the Indianapolis community.

Protecting our team members, clients, volunteers, and community partners is an integral part of how we ensure our continued work with the clients we serve. As a condition of employment, Damien Center requires all new hires to be vaccinated against Covid 19 in compliance with the CDC vaccination guidelines including all boosters. All current Damien Center team members are fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and up to date with all boosters effective November 30, 2022.

Also, as a condition of employment, Damien Center requires all team members to be vaccinated against influenza and receive a tuberculosis skin test (or chest x-ray) annually, barring an approved exemption. Damien Center offers onsite vaccinations for all these vaccines on a regular basis including an optional Hepatitis B vaccination.

Position Summary:

This full-time mental health therapist will provide counseling services to adult individuals who are referred through Damien Center programs or engagement with other AIDS Service Organizations. The therapist will primarily conduct in-person therapy sessions at the Damien Center main office but should be adept at using telehealth as needed. The therapist must be licensed in the state of Indiana and be able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or knowledge working with the LGBTQ+ community and providing treatment to people with substance use disorders. The therapist will adhere to best practices of the profession including all ethical requirements. This person will adhere to Damien Center's policies and procedures pertaining to clients' rights and confidentiality, including all HIPAA protections. This position comes with flexible scheduling and a self-managed case load.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.

Provide high-quality, individualized therapy to clients experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Conduct initial evaluation, assessing client's presenting problems and formulating diagnostic impression with treatment recommendations.
Engage with families and other important client relationships as needed to assist with treatment goals.
Establish positive, trusting rapport and collaborate with clients to develop, implement, monitor, and modify individualized treatment plans.
Maintain an active caseload, providing individual therapy within area of expertise and limits of credentials.
Follow Damien Center procedures regarding the provision of client care and documentation.
Maintain client records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
Demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature.
Work collaboratively with various staff members at Damien Center, applicable outside agencies, clinic staff, and Damien Center administrative personnel via team meetings, one-on-one consultations, and staff meetings.
Demonstrate consistent documentation of client interactions and maintain skilled use of electronic medical records.
Maintain program standards of care set forth by the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA Indiana).
Participate in continuing education requirements every year (Minimum of 20 CEUs per year), continue to enhance and develop knowledge in areas of expertise and/or interest, as well as build on use of modalities to meet various needs of clients.
Participate in ongoing professional staff development programs, workshops, and presentations.
Monitor caseload to ensure compliance with insurance procedures and policies, including timely treatment plan reviews, completion of progress notes, and billing within 24 to 48 hours of session.
Performs special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Master's Degree and Active Indiana Licensure in Mental Health field required (LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA).
Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT). LCAC or LAC a plus.
2 years of experience working in mental health treatment required.
Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health are required.
Knowledge of LGBTQ+ culture and societal/family challenges is required.
Experience and/or knowledge of substance use treatment is preferred.
Bi-lingual preferred.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess superior organizational and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to work independently and achieve high standards of productivity, achieving deadlines and with superior product results. Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills required. Proactive approach to solving problems and communicating to leadership. Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and office equipment required. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, and flexibility and adaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in their area of responsibility.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are general representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office setting, with sustained use of a computer.
The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
Maintains personal/professional competency and works to create an environment of courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all interactions both internal and external to the organization.

Benefits: Complete Benefits Package Available including:

150 hours of PTO in the first year followed by 195 hours per year moving forward.
12 paid holidays
2 medical plans to select from (PPO & HDHP)
Dental & Vision plans
Health Saving Account or Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
403b Retirement Account with 5% matching and 100% vesting after 90 days
Life Insurance at 2 times the annual salary
Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time
Leader: Director of Mental Health

Damien Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply at www.damien.org/job-opportunities

This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. Damien Center employees are employed on an at-will basis. Nothing in this position description restricts Damien Center's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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