Contract TraumaTherapist, STARS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based curricula in group/individual sessions to address multiple/complex issues related to violence, trauma/PTSD and addiction
• Offers trauma therapy to address trauma/PTSD, violence/abuse, grief, anger management, boundary/control/communication difficulties
• Provides behavioral health services, including brief interventions, individual, group and family therapy, and services to address trauma.
• Implements Seeking Safety and other EBPs.
• Provides clinical care coordination and crisis management services as needed.
• Participates in scheduled trainings and meetings, as necessary.
• Participates in program data collection and submission as needed to meet project goals; and
• Maintains records and completes appropriate documentation; other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in social work or related field (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPCA or equivalent)
• Bilingual preferred
• 3+ years’ experience providing individual/group therapeutic interventions for diverse individuals, PPW, children, and families in SUD treatment/social services settings
• Experience implementing/practicing evidence-based practices, such as Seeking Safety, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing, and delivery of curriculum-based education services
• Willing to become TBRI trained
• Knowledge of addiction as a chronic relapsing disorder and principles of effective treatment
• Understanding of issues related to trauma, abuse and neglect, violence, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders

Certificates and Licenses

• Master’s degree in social work or related field
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPCA), Licensed Clinical Master in Social Work (LCSW or LMSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or M.Ed, Psychology Post Doc under clinical supervision
• If driving on SMH business, must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide proof of current insurance

Approval Requirements

• Position requires a background check.