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Trauma Therapist - Part-TimeBethany • Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Trauma Therapist - Part-Time

Trauma Therapist - Part-Time

Bethany • Grand Rapids, MI, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Trauma Therapist - Part-Time

Requisition # : req15793

Location : Grand Rapids, MI

Hours : 20 hours / week

Onetime Sign-On Bonus : $1500

  • Internal Candidates are not eligible forSign-On Bonus

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values : we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul.

As an Unaccompanied Children (UC) Therapist, you will be primarily responsible for providing weekly individual and group therapy sessions with newly arriving clients (primarily Spanish speaking), who are placed in Bethany's Transitional Foster Care or Long-Term Foster Care programs. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

Pay starts at : $29.15 / hour; Benefits include : professional development assistance, diversity and inclusion trainings (meeting annual requirements), team consultations, supervision toward licensure of LLPC or LLMSW, supervision support for full licensed clinicians, 403(b) matching program, focus on well being, competitive / flexible time off, sick leave, parental leave, and flexible schedule options.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct weekly group therapy sessions twice per week with clients in the program, while meeting the pre-defined and stipulated minimum billable hours in office requirements per week as defined by supervisor and program expectations;
  • Conduct weekly individual sessions with clients or as outlined in the therapeutic treatment plan;
  • Complete and report on client intakes, closing summaries, and psychosocial documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards;
  • Provide reports and testimony in court, as requested;
  • Administer the intake psychosocial assessment within 24-48 hours of client's arrival to the program;
  • Administer the trafficking assessments within the defined number of days of the client's arrival to the program;
  • Provide additional counseling sessions with children and their families either by phone or skype, as needed, to assist in the reunification process;
  • Attend meetings with the treatment team and actively participate in meetings;
  • Meet weekly with the Program Coordinator and / or Program Manager to share updates on client's progress;
  • Attend training provided internally and in the community and apply newly gained knowledge in providing services;
  • Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff;
  • Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress;
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts;
  • Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy;
  • Establish and maintain referral and community resources;
  • Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
  • Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete trainings as required by funding sources, by attending conferences, seminars and journal reading;
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Master's degree in Social Work with clinical experience in the program or Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant behavioral science area in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement from an accredited college;
  • At least two (2) years of post-master's program experience in child and family services or counseling preferred with an active LCSW or LCPC;
  • Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through a master's level degree;
  • Active professional licensure in the state of the work location;
  • Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred;
  • Prior knowledge and experience with trauma informed treatment modalities;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms;
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport with clients to help them adjust to new life circumstances;
  • Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
  • Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
  • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
  • Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
  • Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
  • Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
  • Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
  • Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
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