Bilingual Therapist Wanted

 

 

Job Description

Candidates for this position must have:

·        Schedule flexibility to be a part of the on-call response team outside of business hours

·        Ability to write client related professional documents and case notes in a clear and concise manner.

·        Ability to demonstrate clinical skills of empathy, joining, case conceptualization, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.

·        Knowledge of psychotherapy & counseling theory, treatment modalities and practice as it relates to trauma survivors, those with developmental trauma disorder; acute, chronic and complex stress disorders.

·        Ability to diagnose behavioral health problems and disorders, and develop treatment plan based on a completed assessment

·        Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical issues relevant to counseling

·        Demonstrate assertive, respectful and effective conflict resolution skills with staff and clients

·        Strong skills in care-focused client service

·        Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality

·        Must be able to commute within and around Collier county and between Naples and Immokalee Offices Weekly

Essential Job Responsibilities:

·        Provide crisis intervention, support, advocacy and case management services for victims of sexual violence, sexual assault, violent crime or sudden death.

·        Assist clients in filing compensation & relocation claims, applying for Orders of Protection, U & T-Visas, accompany victim/family to court, law enforcement meetings and orient clients to the legal and court process

·        Provide evidence-based trauma informed therapy services for individuals, groups, families and couples impacted by sexual violence, sexual assault, victims of crime and sudden death in the Naples and Immokalee Community.

·        Work with the Clinical and Executive Directors to confirm that the comprehensive response systems and developed protocols will utilize evidence-based practices to ensure victims and their families receive trauma-informed and strength-based, therapeutic services.

·        Conduct mental health assessments for those populations assigned and working professionally with outside case managers.

·        Maintain an awareness of current trends and relevant evidence-based practices to advance the use of appropriate clinical interventions and training;

·        Coordinate outside professional consultations, to include psychiatric and psychological when needed while ensuring documentation for consultations is completed in a timely and effective manner;

·        Conduct monthly education prevention groups;

·        Conduct trafficking and/or trauma assessments for clients, while also assisting in the pre and post outcome measurements;

·        Provide individual counseling sessions based on caseload and/or coverage needs utilizing the trauma model for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT);

·        Maintain up-to-date clinical notes and records for all clients on a weekly basis;

·        Notate the service needs and on-going service needs for all clients, while reporting on these measures weekly to the Clinical Director;

·        Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;

·        Complete other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Work.

Florida license eligible within two years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Must provide proof of liability insurance

Bilingual English and Spanish Required

Must have a reliable form of transportation, valid driver’s license and pass a Level 2 background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proven professional experience in treating our target client populations; including adults and minor victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, child neglect and abuse, victims of crime, sudden & traumatic grief and loss, or those involved in the legal system, child welfare system while utilizing trauma focused approach.

Current Florida license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Professional Training in advanced trauma and human trafficking treatment modalities, art therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, TIR, ART and/or mindfulness-based psychotherapy.

Two years of experience in individual, family, and /or group counseling.

Experience in social justice oriented, community collaborative, and/or advocacy-based counseling practice.

Experience in Community Outreach: 2 years (Preferred)

Experience in Anti-Human Trafficking: 2 years (Preferred)

Salary will be determined on experience.

NO PHONE CALLS, send resume to:  eileen@projecthelpnaples.org

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Highly competitive plus benefits

COVID-19 precautions

·        Personal protective equipment provided or required

·        Temperature screenings

·        Social distancing guidelines in place

·        Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place