Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Safehome•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Safehome is seeking a motivated and compassionate Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join their mission-driven organization. This role focuses on empowering survivors of domestic violence and their children by providing essential therapeutic services. Safehome is a nonprofit organization and domestic violence shelter located in Johnson County, offering shelter, individual and group counseling, court and legal support, and community programs. The core purpose is to empower survivors and their children to live a life free of abuse.

Requirements

Have knowledge and experience working with domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, women’s and children’s issues.
Have working knowledge of counseling theories and practice including brief therapy and crisis intervention.
Effective computer literacy skills (Microsoft office suite, data entry skills, word processing, basic email skills, client management programs, etc.).
Effective oral and written communication skills. This includes telephone and email etiquette.
Ability to identify and solve problems in a calm and logical manner. Problem solving will include cooperative efforts with clients, as well as co-workers, and supervisor.
Must be responsible, accountable and demonstrate integrity.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
Must demonstrate sound judgement, prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently and resources effectively.
Must be flexible and open to feedback, change and new ideas.
Must understand the concept of boundaries with clients.
Ability to work under substantial stress and handle crisis situations.
Ability to work respectfully and professionally with diverse groups of people and various populations in a culturally competent manner.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
A master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
Current licensure in the State of Kansas to provide therapy is required.
2-4 years of direct therapy experience working with children is required.

Nice To Haves

A clinical degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
Current clinical licensure in the State of Kansas to provide therapy is preferred.
Preferred experience should include work in the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, child development; counseling theories and modalities such as EMDR and play therapy; as well as crisis intervention and trauma informed care.
Must not have any unresolved emotional issues regarding personal current or past experience with abuse of any kind.

Responsibilities

Provide 18 to 21 hours of therapy each week (70 hours each month), including individual, family and group therapy.
Provide short-term counseling services to individuals who qualify for Critical Support Counseling, as needed.
Facilitate ongoing parent/child support groups.
In conjunction with Case Managers, promote and advocate the availability of therapy for Shelter residents and their children within 7 days of the intake.
Provide assessment of mental health concerns to clients and refer to psychiatric care when appropriate.
Provide assessment and referrals for substance abuse counseling to clients when appropriate.
Provide availability for crisis intervention for children as needed, particularly for suicidal or high crisis clients.
Maintain client file in Apricot and document services correctly and in a timely manner.
Maintain statistical tracking as required and submit all reports in a timely manner.
Participate in clinical consultation and supervisions.
Participate in Safehome all staff, clinical and other trainings unless excused by supervisor.