What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician - Women's Center position at sstar?
Job Description:
About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs, including the HRSA LRP.
The Clinician provides education, advocacy, and counseling (both individual and group) for victims of intimate-partner violence and domestic abuse.
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
- Paid Long Term Disability
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide counseling for survivors of complex trauma, who may also experience mental health and substance use disorders, including intake assessments, individual counseling, and group therapy.
- Provide on-going weekly groups for victims, incorporating trauma-informed approaches with the empowerment model of treatment and psychoeducation on domestic and intimate-partner abuse.
- Develop group treatment plans utilizing evidence-based curricula, established group protocols and best practices.
- Assist clients in developing personalized safety plans by assessing their risks, needs and resources.
- Assess client needs regarding other SSTAR and Women’s Center services and refer accordingly.
- Provide information on available community-based services, such as legal and judicial supports, housing, transitional assistance, victim compensation, etc.
- Support case management functions as necessary, working in conjunction with other staff.
- Maintain electronic case records, including clinical assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans, in a timely manner and in compliance with agency standards.
Experience and Skills:
Education & Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
- Clinical licensure, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT, preferred. Licensure-track required.
- Prior experience in working with domestic violence, complex trauma, and/or crime victims preferred.
- Strong knowledge of victim advocacy supports and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals.
- Sensitivity to diversity issues and a commitment to cultural competency.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) a plus.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $64,000 - $80,000
Salary : $64,000 - $80,000