What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist position at Rose Brooks Center Inc.?
Kansas City, MO. Rose Brooks Center, a nonprofit domestic violence agency, is currently seeking a full-time Therapist.
This position is responsible for conducting the delivery of domestic violence services to residents of Shelter and other Clinical Services clients. The Therapist will deliver individual assessments, individual and group therapy, advocacy and support planning services to clients enrolled in the Shelter or Housing programs as needed, as well as clients living in the community. As needed, this position will also provide consultation, education and information to other professionals in the agency, and/or other community providers, regarding domestic violence, trauma and mental health issues as they relate to those who have or are experiencing violence in their lives. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services
Other Aspects Of The Position
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
Full-time, exempt position. 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
This position falls into a range starting at $55,000 annually (exempt).
This position is responsible for conducting the delivery of domestic violence services to residents of Shelter and other Clinical Services clients. The Therapist will deliver individual assessments, individual and group therapy, advocacy and support planning services to clients enrolled in the Shelter or Housing programs as needed, as well as clients living in the community. As needed, this position will also provide consultation, education and information to other professionals in the agency, and/or other community providers, regarding domestic violence, trauma and mental health issues as they relate to those who have or are experiencing violence in their lives. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services
Other Aspects Of The Position
- Assess mental health/substance abuse issues for clients and access additional supportive services as required.
- Communicate clinical information to the team process with recommendations for individual treatment needs and assistance in implementation of the overall plan.
- Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures, while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC competencies and utilizing the principles of trauma informed care, and accessibility; demonstrates a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
- Maintain awareness about the risks of secondary trauma and understand one’s own responsibility of self-care.
- Attend scheduled staff, team and supervision meetings; participate in all required trainings.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
- 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 (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 English/Spanish Preferred
Full-time, exempt position. 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
This position falls into a range starting at $55,000 annually (exempt).