Substance Use & Trauma Therapist – Domestic Violence Shelter (Assessment & Coordination Therapist II)

About the role

The Assessment & Coordination Therapist II is responsible for conducting domestic violence assessments and providing therapeutic services to residential shelter clients. This role includes delivering individualized support planning and safety planning for shelter residents, engaging clients in available therapeutic services, and providing crisis intervention as needed. The clinician will also assist residents in connecting with internal and external resources to reduce vulnerability to ongoing crises related to mental health, trauma, and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized support planning and safety planning for shelter residents.
• Engage clients in available therapeutic services.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist residents in connecting with internal and external resources.
• Assess substance use concerns among shelter residents and provide supportive interventions, clinical assessments, therapeutic groups, and services aligned with varying levels of care.
• Conduct individual assessments, provide individual and group therapy for residents seeking services.
• Offer advocacy and support planning for survivors in residential care.
• Provide consultation and collaborative support to a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions for survivors in crisis.

Qualifications

• Experience providing therapy/counseling sessions, preferably in a domestic violence agency/residential setting and/or commensurate experience.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment/services.
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work.
• Clinical licensure or approved license eligible (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT; Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC).
• Thorough knowledge of best practices and domestic violence dynamics.
• Able to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, database systems and other software.
• Able to have some exposure to animals (primarily dogs and cats).
• Able to have exposure to contagions that may be associated with working in an office environment and/or shelter environment.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Hours

This position requires a flexible work schedule (average of 40 hours per week), primarily Monday through Friday days and two evenings per week to accommodate participant’s schedules and participates in on call rotation as assigned, approximately one week/weekend every ten weeks.

Compensation and Benefits

This position falls into a range starting at $55,000 annually (exempt) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.