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Social Worker / Therapist - Intensive Services - Mishawaka.

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer a Social Worker / Therapist:

Minimum rate of $60,900 for LSW, LMHC-A, LMFT-A
Minimum rate of $72,155 for LCSW, LMHC and LMFT
Full benefits package
Extra pay opportunities
Generous Paid Time Off which you begin to earn on the day you start
Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills
Professional development and training opportunities
$2000 sign-on bonus for full-time; prorated by FTE

What You’ll Do as a Social Worker / Therapist:
Primary duties for a Social Worker / Therapist include:

Assessing and diagnosing clients
Creating treatment plans specific to the client’s goals, strengths and weaknesses
Providing individual, family or group therapy interventions that take into account the client’s strengths, weaknesses and preferences
Providing crisis intervention and assessing risk factors of harm to self or others
Referring to alternative or supportive services based on the client’s needs
Providing timely electronic clinical documentation
Consulting and supervision with other clinicians
Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Assisting in training and orientation of others
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Hiring Requirements for a Social Worker / Therapist:

LSW, LMFTA, LMHCA required.
LCSW/LMHC/LMFT preferred.
Candidates with or eligible for a temporary license will be considered at a pro-rated salary.
Must provide diploma and official transcripts
Previous residential / intensive services experience highly preferred