Clinical Group Coordinator

About the role

The Clinical Group Coordinator at AncoraTN (ATN) is responsible for creating and leading trauma-informed group programming for survivors of human trafficking and complex trauma. They provide specialized therapeutic interventions, assess individual needs, and implement evidence-based psychoeducational support groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized therapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking (sex and labor) in an intensive outpatient (IOP) group setting three days per week.
• Assess and support the individual needs of participants. Provide individual support as needed.
• Maintain a small individual case load.
• Maintain confidentiality for participants by abiding by all HIPAA regulations.
• Update curriculum as needed to ensure we are on the cutting edge and that survivor voices are being elevated.
• Auxiliary in building new support groups based on identified needs.
• Consult with Direct Service Team and Direct Service Leadership on group strategy and implementation.
• Implement a survivor-informed feedback process to elevate survivor voices and report findings to supervisor.
• Comply with agency policy and procedures, maintaining all required documentation, including reporting for grants, in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate care for participants with other direct service team members, clinicians, and participants. This includes participation in supervision and/or team meetings.
• Participate in ongoing professional and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; researching best practices; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of AncoraTN.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships through effective communication, collaboration, mutual trust, and support of organizational leadership, while contributing to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Carry out duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• LPC, LMFT, or LCSW required.
• 2 years of experience in group therapy, preferably in an IOP setting required.
• Experience working with trauma, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, victim assistance, child protective services, youth in foster care or human trafficking populations preferred.
• Comfortable and competent in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
• Strong understanding of evidence based therapeutic modalities and interventions.
• Comfortable speaking in front of a group, and leading small-group dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of Motivational Interviewing skills.
• Must participate and contribute to a teamwork philosophy.
• Experience with an organization delivering trauma-informed care to vulnerable populations.
• People-oriented with demonstrated ability to build rapport and gain trust with diverse populations.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, and prompt response to messages.
• Valid driver’s license, state-required driver’s insurance, and access to reliable personal transportation; ability to travel throughout Middle Tennessee.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
• Approaches work in a people-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative way.
• Brings passion, idealism, integrity, a positive attitude, and mission-driven, self-directed work.
• Persistence and flexibility, maintains the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Maintains willingness to stay abreast of and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Maintains confidentiality, as required by law and in the best interests of survivors, staff and organization.

Additional requirements

• Initial and subsequent random drug screening is required as per agency policy.
• A background check is required.
• Must be willing and able to embrace and exemplify our core values.