Therapist, Emergency Shelter Care (Part-Time)

Job overview

The Therapist, Emergency Shelter Care (Part-Time) works onsite at Firefly Children & Family Alliance’s residential facility in Indianapolis, IN. Compensation is $50 per hour. The role supports youth in the Emergency Shelter Care program, with flexible scheduling that includes after-school and evening hours. The therapist provides trauma-informed clinical care to help youth stabilize, strengthen emotional well-being, and work toward treatment and discharge goals. The role also coordinates with care staff, case managers, families, and community partners to support continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations
• provide individual and group therapy
• develop and maintain behavior support plans
• use evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions
• provide crisis intervention and de-escalation
• complete safety and self-harm assessments and safety plans as needed
• participate in multidisciplinary treatment meetings
• coordinate with caregivers, DCS, probation officers, schools, and community providers
• complete clinical documentation
• support discharge planning and aftercare
• consult with direct care staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapist

emergency shelter care

youth therapy

trauma-informed care

part-time

indianapolis in

firefly children & family alliance

individual therapy

group therapy

crisis intervention

$50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Trauma-informed therapy for youth residing in Emergency Shelter Care.

About the employer

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.