Therapist

THERAPIST

GENERAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Complete new employee orientation and training for staff supervised.

2. Respond to crisis calls as needed.

• Provide individual support counseling for survivors participating in URR services.
• Facilitate domestic violence and sexual assault support groups survivors participating in URR services.
• Work with advocates to assist in development of services.
• Provide referrals for survivors as needed in coordinator with survivor’s Advocate.

3. Conduct survivor assessments.

4. Develop and implement individual survivor action plans.

• Adhere to all degree licensing requirements.

5. Attend community affairs as a representative of the organization.

6. Provide support, advocacy, and crisis counseling for survivors participating in URR services.

7. Document professional activities in case files and required documentation reports.

• Enter units/instances of services into data base on a weekly basis.

8. Keep up-to-date on domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking issues, laws and community resources.

9. Record client services on appropriate documentation forms.

10. Participate in quality assurance monitoring, program planning and evaluation and make recommendations for appropriate changes in policies, procedures, programs and other areas to improve the impact of services provided.

11. Assist with training of new staff and volunteers.

12. Attend all scheduled staff and program meetings.

13. Allow flexibility in scheduling and job function.

14. Maintain confidential files and keep confidentiality of crime victims.

15. Attend conferences and workshops as deemed appropriate by supervisor.

16. Maintain respectful attitude toward program participants and co-workers.

17. Must adhere to all safety and security policies and identify and correct security breaches to assure a safe place for guests and co-workers.

18. Any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Professional Skills: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling. LLMSW, LLPC, LMSW or LPC.

2. Communication Skills: The ability to speak and write clearly using proper spelling and grammar. Is able to respond supportively to persons in crisis and assemble relevant facts.

3. Empathetic and able to remain calm in a crisis situation. Understand and follow empowerment model.

4. Has knowledge of and is interested in women’s issues; particularly the dynamics and laws pertaining to domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking victims.

5. Computer Skills: Can utilize a personal computer and is familiar with Microsoft Word, Works, Excel and Windows programs.

6. Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.