Job Description
The Trauma Therapist will provide service through various program and administrative activities for Journey Center for Safety and Healing and provide individual, group, and telehealth therapy services to adult or child victims of child abuse and/or domestic violence.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Provide mental health services including, but not limited to, diagnostic assessments, individual behavioral health therapy, group behavioral health therapy and telehealth therapy
Conduct education programs for clients
Provide information, referral, and helpline services
Participate in education and training programs and workshops for community organizations
Maintain program/case records
Maintain current licensure in the state of Ohio
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, group and individual supervisions
Represent the Journey Center for Safety and Healing in public speaking engagements, education, and training programs
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings as needed
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Respect, understand, and promote Journey Center's mission, values, and goals
Complete agency orientation and training(s) to meet job requirements
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed
QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling required
Must have LSW or PC or be LSW or PC eligible; LISW or PCC preferred
Experience in providing individual therapy to children and adults
Knowledge and use of various evidence based treatment and education methodologies
Ability to write required reports/materials and willing to participate in a team process
Must continue to meet educational and/or licensure requirements
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license with appropriate insurance coverage; Must maintain appropriate driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Advanced interviewing skills
Ability to identify consumer needs and develop an ISP to address the needs
Excellent communication skills
Ability to recognize symptoms of mental illness and trauma
Respectful of client rights and confidentiality
Sensitivity to working with diverse cultures and language abilities
Computer skills with word processing, database management, e-mail, fax, Windows applications capabilities
Commitment to child abuse and domestic violence prevention
Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, functions, procedures, organization, and policies governing the operations of Journey Center for Safety and Healing
Experience in and commitment to building and supporting trauma informed organizations committed to equity, inclusion, and advocacy
Maintain a positive attitude
Ability to incorporate Journey Center's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion value by modeling our work through a lens of equity and anti-racism
Ability to incorporate Journey Center's Values into assigned duties Empowerment- partner with people as they foster their strength and confidence and express their worth
Resiliency- Recognize and affirm the ability to overcome traumatic situations with persistence and determination
Safety- Experience the world without fear and to enjoy relationships based on respect and trust
Inclusion- Seek, value and learn from the unique perspectives of diverse individuals and to advocate for equal access to opportunities and resources
Integrity- Honest in our relationships, true to our mission in words and actions, and accountable for saying what we will do and doing what we say
Connectedness- Collaborate at levels to cultivate respectful, meaningful and supportive relationships that foster growth and well-being
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Communicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basis
Regular and predictable attendance
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Journey Center for Safety and Healing. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility. Journey Center for Safety and Healing
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