Esperanza Shelter Inc

Are you passionate about helping those impacted by domestic violence?. The Adult Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-focused crisis intervention, brief counseling, and individual and group therapy for adults in shelter and non-residential programs who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.. Supervises counseling intern(s).. Obtain licensure as either LMHC, LPPC, LMSW, LCSW or LISW.. Domestic violence and advocacy experience and education preferred.

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Are you passionate about helping those impacted by domestic violence? With our new Director of Clinical Services, this could be a perfect opportunity for you! POSITION SUMMARYThe Adult Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-focused crisis intervention, brief counseling, and individual and group therapy for adults in shelter and non-residential programs who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS <ul><li>Maintains strict VAWA and licensure confidentiality standards.</li><li>Conducts intakes for adults entering services.  </li><li>Provides crisis intervention. </li><li>Provides individual counseling sessions for clients from a trauma-focused perspective. </li><li>Maintains up to date case and reporting documentation reflective of services provided. </li><li>Facilitates counseling and support groups. </li><li>Participates in weekly clinical supervision with an Esperanza-subsidized clinical supervisor if not fully licensed.</li><li>Provides internal and community referrals for clients to support ongoing therapeutic needs. </li><li>Reports on use of counseling services to residential and non-residential managers, maintaining strict confidentiality standards. </li><li>Supervises counseling intern(s).</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Master’s degree in counseling.</li><li>Minimum of two years’ experience working as an adult counselor (preferred). Four years highly preferred.</li><li>Obtain licensure as either LMHC, LPPC, LMSW, LCSW or LISW.</li><li>Domestic violence and advocacy experience and education preferred.</li></ul> REQUIRED SKILLS<ul><li>Strong oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills.</li><li>Be able to provide and input detailed documentation client records.</li><li>Fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing).</li></ul> PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES<ul><li>Certified Circle of Security facilitator is strongly preferred but not required.</li><li>Able to work and communicate effectively in stressful situations.</li></ul>

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