HIRING URGENTLY! Bilingual (Spanish/Burmese) Licensed Mental Health Caseworker – KIds and Families
Organization: Ignite Families, LLC
Location: Madison County, IN
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50/hour
About Us:
Ignite is committed to providing high quality community-based services to our clients, placing their safety and mental wellbeing as our highest priority. We are a diverse and dedicated team of people with a singular passion for kindling joy and fostering unity within families and communities. We understand that families don’t fit a cookie cutter model, each family is unique and has its own unique culture. We strive to be as diverse as the families we serve, because we believe that a diverse team is best suited to serve a diverse community. Our goal is to empower individuals to overcome challenges and build healthier, happier lives.
Position Overview:
We are seeking highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Caseworkers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be working with children and families who are involved with the Department of Children’s Services, providing therapeutic interventions to support their mental health and overall well-being.
This position includes Home Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family Centered Treatment services. This role will provide home visitation and therapeutic services for clients; document all contacts with clients; and produce all required reports in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for children and families involved with the Department of Children’s Services.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and therapeutic goals.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, counseling, and support to children and families to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers, social workers, and other professionals, to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and outcomes. ● Advocate for the mental health needs of children and families within the legal and regulatory framework.
- Stay current on best practices, research, and trends in mental health therapy, especially as they relate to the population served.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
- Currently able to work with clients under state law.
- Experience working with children and families involved with child protective services or similar organizations is a plus.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing situations.
- Sensitivity to diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Bilingual (Spanish/Burmese)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Life insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to careers@ignitefamilies.com. Include “Licensed Mental Health Caseworker – Children and Families” in the subject line. You can also use the form on this page to apply for the job.
Learn more:
Ignite Families, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.