Therapist

About the role

The Therapist is responsible for delivering domestic violence services to residents of Shelter and other Clinical Services clients. This role involves conducting individual assessments, providing individual and group therapy, offering advocacy and support planning services, and consulting with other professionals and community providers regarding domestic violence, trauma, and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
• Provide advocacy and support planning services
• Communicate clinical information to the team process with recommendations for individual treatment needs
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Attend scheduled staff, team, and supervision meetings
• Participate in required trainings

Qualifications

• Experience providing therapy/counseling sessions, preferably in a domestic violence agency/residential setting and/or commensurate experience
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work
• Clinical licensure or approved license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, 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. 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.