Licensed Outpatient Counselor

Company: Damar Services
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Recently, Damar has recognized the need for accessible healthcare in our local community. After years of providing medical care to our residential clients, we are excited to expand our medical services into the community as we seek to become a Federally Qualified Health Center. For more than 50 years, Damar Services has been a leader in providing services to children and adults facing life's toughest challenges related to intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities and autism. With headquarters on Indianapolis' southwest side, Damar has several locations locally and across the state and over 1,000 employees. As one of the largest not-for-profit organizations in the state, Damar offers a full continuum of services to include residential and community-based treatment, foster care, public and private schools, outpatient behavioral health services and ABA Autism Services.
Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Outpatient Counselor with a big heart to join us at our new Damar Healthcare Clinic on the southwest side of Indianapolis as we expand our medical services into the community. The Outpatient Counselor will be responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans for assigned patients. In addition, the Outpatient Counselor will provide individual and family therapy and other support services to assigned patients while assisting the treatment team, in the evaluation of clinical services.
Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Outpatient Counselor...

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  Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
  
  
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  Enjoy the opportunity to work with our vast population and programs/services
  
  
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  Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
  
  
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  Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
  
  
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  Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
  
  
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  Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
  
  
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  Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
  
  
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  Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
  
  
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  Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
  
  
  Remarkable way you will make a difference...
  
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    Maintains clinical case load.
    
    
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    Provides counseling services for identified clients and their support network.
    
    
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    Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments.
    
    
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    Implements, coordinates, monitor, documents, and evaluate measurable treatment goals.
    
    
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    Maintains required productivity.
    
    
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    Participates in clinical staffing for clients
    
    
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    Interacts professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills.
    
    
    What you need to be considered...
    
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      Master's degree required.
      
      
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      A minimum of 1 year of social work or counseling experience. Experience working with a variety of ages, includes those with SED, SMI and SUD, preferred.
      
      
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      LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT required.
      
      
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      Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
      
      
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      Valid Indiana driver's license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar's insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
      
      
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      Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
      
      
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      Must meet and continue to meet background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
      
      
      Essential Job Functions:
      Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
      Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
      Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
      Job Posting Title: Licensed Outpatient Counselor
      ID: 2023-7776
      External Company Name: Damar Services, Inc.
      External Company URL: www.damar.org
      Street: 5715 Decatur Blvd.

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