Therapist

Rose Brooks; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a full-time Therapist to provide trauma-informed clinical services in our residential shelter.

You will perform assessments, offer individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and connect residents with resources to promote safety, stability and recovery. This role reports to the Supported Recovery Manager and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field is required.
• Clinical licensure or eligibility (LCSW/LMFT/LPC) preferred.
• Experience in domestic violence or residential settings is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed clinical services to survivors in a residential shelter.
• Conduct trauma, mental health, and substance use assessments.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, safety planning.
• Connect residents with internal and external resources for safety and recovery.
• Collaborate with the Supported Recovery Program Manager and team.

Skills

Therapy experience

Substance abuse treatment

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work

Licensure eligibility (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Kansas City, MO. Rose Brooks Center, a nonprofit domestic violence agency, is currently seeking a full-time Therapist.

The Therapist (internal classification: Assessment and Coordination Therapist II) provides trauma-informed clinical services to survivors residing in our residential shelter. This position conducts domestic violence, mental health, and substance use assessments; provides individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and individualized support planning; and connects residents with internal and external resources to promote safety, stability, and recovery. Working in collaboration with the Supported Recovery Program Manager and a multidisciplinary team, the Therapist provides clinical support and care coordination to address the impacts of trauma, mental health concerns, and substance use. This position reports to the Supported Recovery Manager.

Other aspects of the position:

• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures, while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC competencies and utilizing principles of trauma-informed care and accessibility; demonstrates a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
• Maintain awareness about the risks of secondary trauma and understand one’s own responsibility of self-care.
• Attend scheduled staff, team and supervision meetings; participate in all required trainings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience providing therapy/counseling sessions, preferably in a domestic violence agency/residential setting and/or commensurate experience.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment/services.
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work.
• Clinical licensure or approved license eligible (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT; Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC).
• Able to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, database systems and other software.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.

Preferred:

Hours:

Full-time, exempt position. This position requires a flexible work schedule (average of 40 hours per week), primarily Monday through Friday days and two evenings per week to accommodate participant’s schedules. Participation in an on-call rotation is required, approximately one week/weekend every ten weeks, providing phone-based consultation and support to shelter staff as needed. No onsite response is required for on-call duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position falls into a range starting at $59,000 annually (exempt) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates must consent to background and
Division of Family Services (Central Registry/Child Abuse) screenings

Rose Brooks Center is an equal opportunity employer