Bilingual Women’s and Children’s Therapist

Genesis-Women; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site CEUs

Licensing supervision for LMSWs

Job summary

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support in Dallas, TX, seeks a Bilingual Women’s and Children’s Therapist to provide individual and group therapy to women and children affected by domestic violence, with emphasis on crisis intervention and long-term counseling.

The role collaborates with a treatment team, delivers parent education, and represents the agency in community talks and events, with opportunities for on-site CEUs and supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Licensed in Texas (LMSW, LCSW, or LPC).
• Experience with children and teens preferred.
• Experience with trauma-informed therapies (Play Therapy, Attachment, EMDR, CPT, TF-CBT) preferred.
• High energy, self-motivated, results oriented, and excellent people and communication skills.
• Experience leading therapeutic groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to women and children affected by domestic violence.
• Perform assessments and evaluations to guide treatment goals; provide crisis intervention and long-term counseling.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Tools

Play Therapy

Attachment Therapy

EMDR

CPT

TF-CBT

Job description

The Bilingual Women’s and Children’s Therapist at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support will provide individual and group therapy to women and children who have been or are living in homes with domestic violence. This position is responsible for assessment and evaluation to aid and determine treatment goals, as well as providing crisis intervention and long-term counseling in remediation of family violence.

The Bilingual Women’s and Children’s Therapist will work as a member of a treatment team in advocating for clients affected by domestic violence. This position also includes providing parent education regarding services, parenting, and domestic violence education. In addition to clinical duties, Genesis therapists facilitate speaking engagements in the community and assist in agency events and fundraisers.

Skills / Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Licensed in related field by State of Texas (LMSW, LCSW, or LPC)
• Experience working with children and teen is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Play Therapy, Attachment, EMDR, CPT, TF-CBT, and other trauma-informed therapies is preferred.
• High energy levels, self-motivated, results oriented, and excellent people and communication skills
• Experience working with children and/or experience leading therapeutic groups strongly preferred.

Benefits / Incentives:

• Opportunities for professional growth through multiple free on-site CEUs and trainings each year
• Free on-site licensing supervision for LMSWs