Part-Time (20 hrs/week) Licensed Mental Health Therapist

About Us

At Safehome, our passion and mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence. We are a nonprofit organization and domestic violence shelter located in Johnson County that provides shelter, individual and group counseling, court and legal support, and community programs and engagement to survivors of domestic violence. Our core purpose is to empower survivors and their children to live a life free of abuse.

At Safehome, we’re all about creating an open, supportive environment where our team can grow, succeed, and truly shine! We’re passionate about building a culture that empowers every employee to thrive, and we back that up with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and generous paid time off paired with our dress-for-your-day policy. All of our services are 100% free to clients, so you can focus on making an impact without the stress of billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide 9 to 11 hours of therapy each week (35 hours each month), including individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide short-term counseling services to individuals who qualify for Critical Support Counseling, as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing parent/child support groups.
• In conjunction with Case Managers, promote and advocate the availability of therapy for Shelter residents and their children within 7 days of the intake.
• Provide assessment of mental health concerns to clients and refer to psychiatric care when appropriate.
• Provide assessment and referrals for substance abuse counseling to clients when appropriate.
• Provide availability for crisis intervention for children as needed, particularly for suicidal or high-crisis clients.
• Maintain client files in Apricot and document services correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain statistical tracking as required and submit all reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in clinical consultation and supervisions.
• Participate in Safehome all-staff, clinical, and other trainings unless excused by supervisor.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working with domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, women’s and children’s issues.
• Working knowledge of counseling theories and practice including brief therapy and crisis intervention.
• Effective computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, word processing, basic email skills, client management programs).
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including telephone and email etiquette.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a calm and logical manner, including cooperative efforts with clients, co-workers, and supervisor.
• Must be responsible, accountable, and demonstrate integrity.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently and resources effectively.
• Must be flexible and open to feedback, change, and new ideas.
• Must understand the concept of boundaries with clients.
• Ability to work under substantial stress and handle crisis situations.
• Ability to work respectfully and professionally with diverse groups of people and various populations in a culturally competent manner.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
• A clinical degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
• Current licensure in the State of Kansas to provide therapy is required.
• Current clinical licensure in the State of Kansas to provide therapy is preferred.
• 2-4 years of direct therapy experience is required.
• Preferred experience includes work in the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, child development; counseling theories and modalities such as EMDR and play therapy; as well as crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
• Must not have any unresolved emotional issues regarding personal current or past experience with abuse of any kind.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Dress-for-your-day policy