Therapist

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Dallas seeks a licensed clinician to provide compassionate mental health services for adults and children staying in shelter programs. You will perform pre-assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and deliver individual and group therapy within a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Case Management on psychological profiles, developing curricula, documenting care, and coordinating referrals to external providers as well as

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Two years of clinically supervised, post-degree work experience in CBT, interpersonal therapy, and diagnostic assessment.
• Licensure/certification: LMSW or LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to maintain private consultations insurance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to adults and children in shelter programs, including pre-assessments and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Delivers individual and group counseling using trauma-informed approaches; conducts education, life skills, and peer support groups.
• Collaborates with Case Management Specialists on residents' psychological profiles and needs; makes treatment recommendations.
• Develops and revises educational and life-skills curricula; conducts program evaluation and research.
• Refers and educates on external mental health services; maintains thorough documentation and follow-up records.
• Participates in community meetings; serves as liaison with community agencies; supports research-related activities.

Skills

CBT

Interpersonal therapy

Diagnostic assessment

Trauma-informed care

Victim-focused counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Counseling

Job description

This position is responsible for:Provides clinical services to meet the diverse needs of adult clients and their children who are seeking assistance from the assigned program; conducts pre-assessments screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group counseling services for shelter residents, parent education counseling, psychological profiles, outreach counseling services, referrals and extensive follow-up to be used in evaluative/research reports.Key Responsibilities:Develops, delivers and evaluates all activities related to the therapeutic component of the program utilizing a trauma-informed approach including, but not limited to: individual therapy, group therapy, educational, life skills, and training groups and peer support groups.Collaborates closely with the shelter Case Management Specialists on needs relating to psychological profiles of residentsAssesses clients behavioral health needs, makes treatment recommendations, and links clients with appropriate providers.Develops, revises and implements curriculum for educational and life skills groups.Completes program evaluation and applicable research.Refers, coordinates, and educates clients on other mental health agencies that may support their additional needs.Maintains thorough documentation of assessments, services provided and follow-up information for residents.Attends community meetings to maintain awareness of services; services as liaison with community agencies.Collaborates with outside consultants on all research-related issues and materials to provide the most effective and currently available techniques for positive mental health for the residents.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to be available 24 hours a day to provide suicide assessments as requested from direct care staff when a client is in crisis.Ability to remain calm under pressure and intense situations.Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality.Ability to drive a vehicle safely.Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs)Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like but not limited to the office environment.Employee Benefits:Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.Paid Time OffEducation and Experience:Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field, with a strong preference for victim-oriented counseling abilities.andTwo years of appropriate clinically supervised, post-degree work experience in categories such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and diagnostic assessment,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Certifications:LMSW or LCSW, LPC, LMFTValid Texas Driver’s LicenseIncumbent is required to maintain their own certificate of insurance for private consultations.CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled