Therapist I

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay•Brandon, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The position of Therapist I provides ongoing counseling for individuals who have been victims of trauma and their families. This position provides services under the direct supervision of and reports to the Manager of Clinical Services and in their absence, the Director of Clinical Services. Strategic/Transformational Duties and Responsibilities To provide help, hope and healing to victims of trauma by providing ongoing counseling. Also assists with raising awareness in the community through events. Involves staff and other stakeholders in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve services and outcomes. Transactional/Administrative Duties and Responsibilities Provide therapy for survivors of trauma, including but not exclusively to, domestic violence survivors, sexually abused juveniles and adult rape victims, adult incest survivors and their families, individually, in group sessions, and/or family sessions. Provide case management services for clients. Consult with and make recommendations regarding treatment and treatment needs to Child Welfare and the courts as requested. Conduct assessment interviews with potential clients. Document client cases within one week of seeing the client and complete psychosocial histories, treatment plans, other documentation, and diagnosis using the DSM following protocol. Participate in community awareness and advocacy activities. Participate in regular clinical supervision, as required by Department of Professional Regulations. Complete State required outcome measures; receive State Rating Certification as required by funding source. Complete ACT Service Training as required by FCASV. Assist in coordination of clinical services as assigned by Manager of Clinical Services. Represent the Agency at appropriate meetings or task forces. Assist with supervision of interns. Assist with training programs related to trauma. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services or Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mental health or social sciences.
Minimum of one year of counseling and a registered intern with the State of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of issues of Trauma and Trauma Informed Care.
Knowledge of supervisor principles and practices.
Ability to collect and evaluate data.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to prepare reports relating to clients.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to problem-solves and makes decisions.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to accurately assess and diagnose clients.
Skill in counseling others in attaining self-sufficiency.
Skill in the application of crisis intervention.
Skill in the operation of a Windows based computer operating system.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures of the Agency.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish and English) highly preferred to meet the diverse needs of the community.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy for survivors of trauma, including but not exclusively to, domestic violence survivors, sexually abused juveniles and adult rape victims, adult incest survivors and their families, individually, in group sessions, and/or family sessions.
Provide case management services for clients.
Consult with and make recommendations regarding treatment and treatment needs to Child Welfare and the courts as requested.
Conduct assessment interviews with potential clients.
Document client cases within one week of seeing the client and complete psychosocial histories, treatment plans, other documentation, and diagnosis using the DSM following protocol.
Participate in community awareness and advocacy activities.
Participate in regular clinical supervision, as required by Department of Professional Regulations.
Complete State required outcome measures; receive State Rating Certification as required by funding source.
Complete ACT Service Training as required by FCASV.
Assist in coordination of clinical services as assigned by Manager of Clinical Services.
Represent the Agency at appropriate meetings or task forces.
Assist with supervision of interns.
Assist with training programs related to trauma.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services or Director of Clinical Services.