Job Description:

Job Title: Crisis Therapist
Location: Indianapolis, IN.
Department: Crisis Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team as a Crisis Therapist, where you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals, families, and couples facing mental health challenges. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients based on their unique needs, utilizing evidence-based interventions to help them develop coping strategies and improve their overall well-being. You will be part of a compassionate and collaborative environment that values each individual's humanity and promotes healthy, joyful workforce engagement. Your expertise in counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification will be essential in guiding clients toward recovery and enhancing their relationships.

As a Crisis Therapist, you will conduct thorough assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide a range of therapeutic services. Your commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical standards will ensure that you provide the highest quality of care to those you serve.

This position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling in various settings to meet client/patient needs and treatment goals.
• Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessment processes within designated time frames.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation standards.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on pertinent cases.
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and information is provided timely.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation standards.
• Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence.
• Complete all mandatory training and represent the agency professionally within the community.
• Handle crisis situations as they arise and coordinate emergency services as needed.
• Facilitate group counseling, education, family therapy, and individual sessions, including specialty services.
• Provide training and guidance on clinical issues and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate interest in the long-term and short-term goals of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state of practice as a professional counselor or social worker (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states and provide telehealth services (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of employment.
• Completion of Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations of the assigned program.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.