Therapist

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

Job summary

Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide individual assessments, therapy and advocacy for Shelter, Housing and community clients. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to trauma-informed care principles.

The Therapist will report to the Director of Clinical Services and participate in required trainings, with on-site duties and a flexible schedule totaling about 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Therapy/counseling experience, preferably in a domestic violence agency or residential setting.
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, MFT, or social work.
• Licensed or license-eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC).
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual assessments, individual and group therapy, advocacy and support planning services for Shelter or Housing clients and community clients.
• Provide consultation, education and information to other professionals on domestic violence, trauma and mental health.
• Report to Director of Clinical Services and participate in required trainings.
• Attend scheduled staff, team and supervision meetings and contribute to trauma-informed care.
• Maintain agency policies and RBC competencies in all activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/MFT/social work

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 will deliver individual assessments, individual and group therapy, advocacy and support planning services to clients enrolled in the Shelter or Housing programs as needed, as well as clients living in the community. As needed, this position will also provide consultation, education and information to other professionals in the agency, and/or other community providers, regarding domestic violence, trauma and mental health issues as they relate to those who have or are experiencing violence in their lives.

This position reports to Director of Clinical Services.

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.
• 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

• Bilingual Spanish/English 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.