Therapist - Domestic Violence Program

Job Summary:

 

Provides clinical services to meet the diverse needs of homeless adult clients and their children who are seeking assistance from the assigned program; conducts pre-assessments screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group counseling services for shelter residents, parent education counseling, psychological profiles, outreach counseling services, referrals and extensive follow-up to be used in evaluative/research reports.

 

Essential Functions:

                        

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

 

Therapy Responsibilities (60%)

 

Develops, delivers and evaluates all activities related to the therapeutic component of the program utilizing a trauma-informed approach including, but not limited to:  individual therapy, group therapy, educational, life skills, and training groups and peer support groups.

 

Collaborates closely with the shelter Case Management Specialists on needs relating to psychological profiles of residents.

 

Assesses clients behavioral health needs, makes treatment recommendations, and links clients with appropriate providers.

 

Develops, revises and implements curriculum for educational and life skills groups.

 

Assists in locating family and peer support.

 

Completes program evaluation and applicable research.

 

Attends weekly staff meetings to enhance overall services for victims and their children.

 

Social Services Responsibilities (20%)

 

Refers, coordinates, and educates clients on other mental health agencies that may support their additional needs.

 

Provides crisis intervention services, as needed.

 

Administrative Responsibilities (10%)

 

Maintains thorough documentation of assessments, services provided and follow-up information for residents.

 

Completes and submits monthly statistics and ensures accuracy of the same; completes program evaluation and applicable research.

 

Liaison Responsibilities (10%)

 

Attends community meetings to maintain awareness of services; services as liaison with community agencies.

 

Collaborates with outside consultants on all research-related issues and materials to provide the most effective and currently available techniques for positive mental health for the residents.

 

Other Responsibilities:

Assumes treatment responsibility for selected cases while under supervision.

 

Evaluates and conducts treatment of clients.

 

Attends trainings pertaining to duties and as required by licensing board.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Materials and Equipment:

Personal Computer                    General Office Equipment                     Play Therapy Supplies

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques and play therapy.

 

Knowledge of child development, psychopathology and parenting skills.

 

Knowledge of psychological disorders DSM-IV.

 

Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.

 

Knowledge of crisis intervention skills.

 

Knowledge of community resources.

 

Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns.

 

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

 

Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.

 

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

 

Ability to lead/facilitate psycho-educational support groups.

 

Ability to build rapport and develop trust with children and adults.

 

Ability to be sensitive to the needs of diverse client populations.

 

Ability to formulate treatment plans.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field, with a strong preference for victim-oriented counseling abilities.  

 

and

 

Two years of appropriate clinically supervised, post-degree work experience in categories such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and diagnostic assessment,

 

or

 

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

Certifications:

LMSW or LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Incumbent is required to maintain their own certificate of insurance for private consultations.

CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to be available 24 hours a day to provide suicide assessments as requested from direct care staff when a client is in crisis.

Ability to remain calm under pressure and intense situations.

Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality.

Ability to drive a vehicle safely.

Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)

Working Conditions:

Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like but not limited to the office environment. 

 

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