Adult Therapist

Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

11h•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Adult Therapist will play a pivotal role in growing our counseling program with therapeutic services for individuals ages 19 and older grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments. They will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with other community resources to meet client needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree required and applicable licensure in marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or psychology- new graduates are encouraged to apply!
Clinical licensure is preferred.
Missouri licensure required; dual Kansas licensure preferred.
Training and/or familiarity with CBT/DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, and/or Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or expressive art therapies strongly preferred.
Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning, including demonstrated knowledge of the DSM-5.
Strong crisis management and safety protocol skills and experience, including mandated reporter protocols.
Willingness to actively participate in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment.
Effective caseload and time management
Computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and client databases.
Bilingual preferred.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Clinical licensure is preferred.
Missouri licensure required; dual Kansas licensure preferred.
Training and/or familiarity with CBT/DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, and/or Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or expressive art therapies strongly preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer trauma-informed psychotherapy to clients, both in-person and via teletherapy, including individual and family settings.
Assess and diagnose emotional and behavioral needs of clients utilizing the DSM-5.
Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on individual needs
Monitor and track progress through regular assessments.
Complete assessments and treatment planning in an electronic health record database.
Maintain timely clinical documentation, completing progress notes within two business days and other documentation as required.
Collaborate and coordinate care with other JFS providers, including social workers, food pantry managers, and other relevant staff.
Provide case management related to clinical cases as needed.
Maintain 22 weekly direct service hours.
Staff cases with mental health team members of JFS staff.
Provide necessary referrals to internal and community resources that meet client needs.
Commitment to client confidentiality under HIPAA requirements.
Dedication to upholding the JFS non-discrimination policy.
Participate in weekly 1:1 supervision, regular team meetings and JFS staff events.
Other duties as assigned.