Bilingual Therapist
Position Summary
KCSARC therapists are experts in providing trauma-specific treatment for victims of sexual assault who span the ages of 6 through adulthood. They are trained in gold-standard, evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment modalities. Training is provided in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The type of psychotherapy offered at KCSARC is geared toward change with the goal of guiding clients towards recovery from the impact of trauma.
Essential Functions
Conduct Clinical Assessments
Maintain caseload of 20-25 clients, providing 20 hours/week of face-to-face client service
Provide individual or group trauma-specific therapy to a designated number of children/adolescents and their non-offending family members
Provide individual or group abuse-specific therapy to a designated number of adult victims
Crisis intervention services to clients and/or family members
Maintain and submit all required records in the Client Tracking System per policy
Internal Relationships
Actively participate in individual supervision
Consult with other client services staff on specific cases as appropriate
Attend agency meetings
Teach sessions to new staff in CORE training as requested
Work collaboratively across departments
External Relationships
Maintain a collegial relationship with community professionals (CPS, CASA, teachers, etc.)
Participate in professional community committees as needed
Provide training to community groups as prioritized
Participate in outreach activities as needed
Personal Competencies
Work as an effective team member within the client services department
Build rapport quickly with a diverse population
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent judgement and decision-making skills
Knowledge of sexual assault victimization and the healing process
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work with clients from different backgrounds
Strong prioritization and time management skills
Ability to work with individuals in high stress situations
Alignment with KCSARC’s values of equity, inclusion and anti-racism
Accept and practice the established Guiding Principles of KCSARC as a personal work guide
Accept and practice all established policies and procedures
Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
Physical-Mental-Psychological Skills
Interface with the impact of secondary trauma
Work with individuals in a high stress situation
Uphold confidentiality
Technical Functions
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to learn new programs and database systems
Proficiency in working with multiple video platforms
Demonstrated experience delivering clinical services via telehealth platforms, including maintaining client engagement, confidentiality, and therapeutic effectiveness in a virtual environment
Minimum Experience Required
Master’s degree plus 2 years clinical experience
Must be licensed in Washington State
Training and clinical experience in cognitive behavioral therapy
Experience providing culturally responsive care to diverse populations
Professional fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to conduct assessments, provide psychotherapy, complete clinical documentation, and communicate clinical concepts effectively in both languages
Experience working with sexual assault survivors
Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
Training and clinical experience with empirically supported therapeutic interventions for treating trauma
Experience working with caregivers
Experience Preferred
Experience working with sexual assault survivors
Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
Training and clinical experience with empirically supported therapeutic interventions for treating trauma
Experience working with caregivers
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental coverage (employer paid for employee)
Short-term & long-term disability coverages available
HSA, HRA, and FSA options (20)
Paid Time Off (PTO) days per year, progressively increases
Up to 10 hours of Wellness time per quarter
401(k) retirement options (up to 5% matching)
9 paid holidays plus two floating holidays
Dependent care options
Salary Range
$94,500–$100,500. The posted salary range includes the base pay plus a 5% language differential for employees who successfully demonstrate required language proficiency and are assigned bilingual responsibilities.