Damar Services, Inc.

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Crisis Response Clinician

Job ID
2025-11292
Job Location
US-IN-Indianapolis
Position Type
Damar Health Services

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
  • Residential and group home services for children and adults
  • Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
  • Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
  • Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities.

We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

 

Ready to make a real impact?
Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Crisis Response Clinician to join our team. The Crisis Response Clinician provides immediate, short-term support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This role is trained to assess, de-escalate, and stabilize individuals in crisis.

 

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

  • Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
  • Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
  • Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
  • Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
  • Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
  • Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

  • Travels in and around Marion County as part of the Mobile Crisis Response team.
  • Mobile Response will serve in a rotating on-call and respond to crisis calls with Crisis Response Specialists.
  • Provides cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing.
  • Maintains clinical case load.
  • Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, and evaluates measurable treatment goals.
  • Interacts professionally with parents, schools, medical personnel, and other stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Serves as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.
  • Utilizes strong communication and active listening skills
  • Implements problem solving and decision-making skills to assess situations and determine appropriate interventions.
  • Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.

What you need to be considered...

  • Master’s degree required; preferably in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field.  
  • Licensure (LSW, LMHCA, or LMFTA) preferred. 
  • 2 years of experience with individuals with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements.
  • Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.
  • Ability to pass and maintain Critical Moments Training (CMT) Certification.
  • Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
  • Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical required.

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.

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