Associate Director - Therapeutic Services Team (TST)

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plus match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) seeks an Associate Director to supervise the Therapeutic Services Team across Northeast Ohio, ensuring trauma-informed individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and crisis stabilization. The role coordinates with the Senior Director of Clinical Services to influence program development and strategic direction.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, state licenses, and 2+ years of direct clinical experience plus supervisory leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Services, Counseling, Art Therapy or related field is required.
• OH licenses in social work or counseling are required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years direct clinical/therapy experience and 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Therapeutic Services Team across CRCC offices and community locations.
• Provide clinical supervision to trauma therapists, contract therapists, and interns; ensure adequate staffing and quality assurance.
• Lead professional development efforts through training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and monitor performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations.
• Support staff with debriefs to mitigate vicarious trauma and monitor team goals.
• Provide weekly clinical supervision to therapy team members and ensure policy adherence.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Services, Counseling, Art Therapy and/or a related field

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

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Position: Associate Director – Therapeutic Services Team (TST)

Location: Mentor, OH

Job Id:369

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Job Title: Associate Director – Therapeutic Services Team (TST)

Location/Schedule: Mentor Office, Mentor, OH, Office Hours – Monday & Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesdays 11:00am – 7:00pm (Two evenings per week with at least one night in office required).

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promotes healing and prevention and advocates for social change. CRCC was founded in 1974 in response to Cleveland’s long-standing need for services to assist survivors of sexual assault.

CRCC offers services in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties such as legal advocacy, case management, and therapy services. We also do education and outreach work, to educate the community on sexual violence and human trafficking prevention.

Position Summary

The Associate Director - TST oversees the day-to-day operation of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Therapeutic Services Team services to ensure all survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking in CRCC’s service area have access to trauma informed individual and therapy, psychoeducation, and crisis stabilization. This position leads a team providing therapeutic services in CRCC offices throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as in specified community locations. In coordination with the Senior Director of Clinical Services, the Associate Director will inform program development to enhance CRCC’s therapy services and provide input to the strategic direction of the program.

Key Responsibilities

People Management

• Responsible for hiring, training, supervision and performance management of staff and interns in Therapeutic Services
• Provide clinical supervision to trauma therapists, contract therapists, and clinical intern(s); assures adequate clinical staffing
• Responsible for leading professional development efforts through training, supervision, and quality assurance
• Establish and monitor performance objectives; complete timely performance evaluations
• Identify and promptly respond to staff and intern debrief needs to mitigate the impact of vicarious trauma
• Monitor goals being completed by program team and staff members
• Provide weekly clinical supervision to members of therapy team
• Hold staff and interns accountable for adhering to CRCC’s policies and procedures
• Co-facilitate therapy team meetings with Senior Director as needed
• Engage in routine quality assurance reviews of services provided
• Monitor documentation to ensure integrity in service delivery

Client Services

• Clinically assess and diagnose survivors and supports
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to survivors using evidence-based treatment modalities
• Maintain a regular number of engagement sessions with an agreed upon number of monthly client contact hours
• Work collaboratively with clinical supervisors on activities, including therapy team effectiveness, documentation, identification and resolution of barriers
• Routinely evaluate departmental policies, practices to ensure timely access to services with the fewest number of barriers
• Establish and nurture relationships with outside community organizations; network and hold responsibility for relationship management

Administrative, Other Duties

• Support the Senior Director of Clinical Services in data analysis and program development
• Manage the department training catalog by routinely reviewing existing training content and creating new content when needed

Education, Experience, Licenses, & Certifications

• Master’s degree in Social Services, Counseling, Art Therapy and/or a related field
• One of the following valid OH licenses:
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• 2+ years of direct clinical/therapy experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience with survivors of sexual violence
• Prior experience in the field of substance use preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training to meet the essential functions of the position

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $73,000 - $78,000 annually

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement and match, 10 paid holidays, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities – for employees who meet benefits eligibility requirements

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of CRCC.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.