Associate Therapist AMFT/ ACSW (Spanish speaking a plus)

YWCA Sonoma County; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

16 paid holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Telehealth

Sick leave / vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

YWCA Sonoma County seeks an Associate Therapist AMFT/ACS W, offering direct psychotherapy to women, men and children affected by domestic violence. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and client support in a trauma-informed framework.

Under supervision, you’ll conduct individual, family and group therapy, document thoroughly, and participate in team meetings and cross-agency collaboration. Telehealth options are available as part of flexible care.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, adolescents and families preferred.
• Trauma-informed care experience or interest.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Master’s Degree in marriage and family counseling, social work or psychology and/or licensure preparation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychotherapy to women, men, children and families affected by domestic violence.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy and support groups.
• Maintain accurate client records and submit timely reports.
• Attend supervision and collaborate with partner agencies and staff.

Skills

AMFT/ACSW hours

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Spanish speaking

Education

Master’s degree in MFT/MSW/psych

Job description

Associate Therapist AMFT/ ACSW (Spanish speaking a plus)

Job Category

Overview

Description

Associate MFT / ACSW

As a YWCA employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people who seek our services. You’ll be an integral part of a culture that celebrates individual contributions and values meaningful work and authentic connections.

YWCA’s dedication to our mission is only equal to our dedication to our employees.

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical and dental
• 16 paid holidays
• Retirement plan that contributes up to 14 (%) percent
• Flexible work schedule, Telehealth option available
• 12 paid sick / 10 paid vacation days your first year, increasing with length of service
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A feedback culture that is mission driven by meaningful work and authentic connections, where individuals are celebrated and appreciated.

“My experience… has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I’m so happy to be a part of a team who values autonomy, empowerment, emotional connection, and motivation to do what is right.”

• YWCA Team Member

Agency Overview

At the heart of the YWCA’s programs are our domestic violence services. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and their children so they can heal, become self-sufficient, and return productively to the community. As a member of our therapy team you will have the opportunity to help those in need. As an associate with YWCA you will work with adults, teens and children impacted by trauma, earn your children hours by meeting with children who attend Sonoma County’s ONLY therapeutic preschool, learn trauma informed approaches while providing care for your client and receive individual and group supervision each week.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Director and our team of Clinical Supervisors, the Associate Marriage and Family Therapy/ Associate Clinical Social Worker provides direct clinical services to women, men, children, and families who have either experienced or witnessed domestic violence or who have experienced or are at risk of abuse. This position includes: providing direct psychotherapy treatment, performing client psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans and guiding the treatment process, developing exit plans, providing psychological and emotional support to clients, facilitating client support groups, adhering to client confidentiality standards, training in trauma informed therapy and participating in individual as well as two hours of group supervision each week. In an attempt to foster greater client empowerment, all direct psychotherapy treatment duties are to be carried out through a client-driven model through which client input heavily shapes treatment plans and goals. This position requires a minimum one year commitment that may be extended at the agreement of both parties.

• Individual and Family Therapy

Work with children and adults using various modalities including individual, couple, family and group therapy, as needed.

Provide direct psychotherapy treatment, performing client psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans and guiding the treatment process, developing exit plans, providing psychological and emotional support to clients. Actively utilizes clinical supervision to develop and hone intervention skills and strategies.

• Support Group Facilitation

Facilitate individual or group therapy sessions surrounding a wide array of domestic violence issues. Candidate will also be responsible for administering pre and post surveys to participants and will provide the results to the Therapy Program Manager.

• Reporting

Maintain accurate records and charting to of client files. Ensure that client documentation is completed in a timely manner and within 24 hours of the client encounter. Provide regular statistical reporting as required and within bounds of confidentiality regulations.

• Meetings

Attend individual and group supervision as well as Therapy Program Team and agency meetings. Actively utilizes clinical supervision to develop and hone intervention skills and strategies. Works collaboratively with other YWCA support staff at ASpecial Place Pre-School, the Family Justice Center, and the Safe House, Also works with outside stakeholders providing psychiatric services, medical services and psychological services. Collaborates with Family, Youth and Children’s Services and other partner agencies as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications

The candidate must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for employment in this position:

• Experience working with children, adolescents and families preferred.
• Experience or interest working with survivors of trauma and providing trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to relate to diverse client and community population via telephone and in person.
• Master’s Degree from accredited college or university in the field of marriage and family counseling, social work or psychology and/or all academic preparation required for licensing or internship as defined by state licensing requirements.

Must be currently working toward the fulfillment of AMFT or ACSW hours

• Satisfactorily pass background check, physical and DOJ fingerprint clearance
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, ability to transport self to job-related events and education locations
• Experience with Windows operating system

Supplemental Qualifications

The candidate who possesses the following skill(s) is preferred over an otherwise equally-qualified candidate:

• Experience as group facilitator, and/or in crisis intervention