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 across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. 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 difference?
Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Home-Based Therapist. The Therapist utilizes evidenced based practices to provide individual and family therapy as well as provide oversight to each case for Damar’s Community Based Services and Family Preservation Programs. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, team psychologists, child welfare specialists, schools, case managers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals. The Home-Based Therapist is central to our Home-Based Team, working directly with children, adults and families to address behavioral and mental health needs with the goal of preserving families and empowering caregivers to safely and effectively parent their children. This individual serves as the team lead and guides the treatment goals for the family. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home-based setting. 

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...

• Maintains clinical case load.
• Provides counseling services for identified clients and their support network.
• Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments.
• Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, and evaluates measurable treatment goals.
• Maintains required productivity.
• Participates in clinical staffing for clients.
• Interacts professionally with parents, schools, medical personnel, and others stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Assesses and utilizes evidenced based practices.
• Provides individual and family therapy to children and adults.
• Attends court and DCS/Probation team meetings.
• Provides case management as needed.

What you need to be considered...

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or other closely related field with a license. Must have LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Child welfare and/or community-based experience preferred.
• 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.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.

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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