Trauma Counselor - Dane County and surrounding area

Anu Family Services, Inc.•Eau Claire, WI

20d•$27•Hybrid

About The Position

Anu is hiring a part-time Adult/Youth Trauma Counselor to meet with children and adults who have experienced trauma and/or attachment disruptions, to help them meet their self-identified goals related to recovery from trauma and resulting pain-based behaviors. The worker will travel in Dane County and the surrounding area to meet with clients. Staff must reside within Dane County to be eligible for this position. This position has the potential to increase to full-time. This worker will: Provide psychoeducation and psychotherapy (if qualified) to children and adults referred by CCS (Comprehensive Community Services) in their home, school, or other community-based settings. Form trusting relationships, primarily with clients and relevant family members, as well as with team members. Provide psychoeducation about trauma and attachment disruptions, normalizing experiences, i.e., ‘It’s not what's wrong with you, it’s what happened to you’. Model and teach emotional regulation skills. Work effectively as part of a Wraparound or Recovery Team to assist clients in leading a more self-directed recovery journey. This position requires that the ideal candidate will have excellent self-awareness, excellent communication skills, a strong ability to work independently and build relationships, significant computer skills, attention to detail; and the drive and passion to patiently and creatively help clients heal from the effects of trauma, even while understanding that those effects may make the client push away the very people who want to help the most. Anu Family Services, Inc. is committed to unleashing the potential in every employee and client we serve. We know that teams perform best when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all Anu employees that drive our success, and we are committed to building a culture where everyone can do meaningful work. Anu employees repeatedly rank professional development opportunities among the main reasons they love working here. Anu is a private, nonprofit family services agency, and we are seeking an individual passionate about helping clients see their trauma, not themselves, as the reason for their struggles. To learn more about Individualized Trauma Services, please visit us at www.anufs.org and fill out our online application. We must receive a resume and a completed application for further consideration. Anu provides cultural matches for the clients we serve and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and language fluency to apply.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field (required)
Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable transportation (required)
Excellent self-awareness
Excellent communication skills
A strong ability to work independently and build relationships
Significant computer skills
Attention to detail
The drive and passion to patiently and creatively help clients heal from the effects of trauma

Responsibilities

Provide psychoeducation and psychotherapy (if qualified) to children and adults referred by CCS (Comprehensive Community Services) in their home, school, or other community-based settings.
Form trusting relationships, primarily with clients and relevant family members, as well as with team members.
Provide psychoeducation about trauma and attachment disruptions, normalizing experiences, i.e., ‘It’s not what's wrong with you, it’s what happened to you’.
Model and teach emotional regulation skills.
Work effectively as part of a Wraparound or Recovery Team to assist clients in leading a more self-directed recovery journey.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule (some evening work required)
Work from home (when not meeting with clients)
Ability to accumulate 3000 hours towards LCSW or LPC
Clinical Supervision included
In-house and agency-funded continuing education
Health insurance and Retirement benefits are available at .75 FTE (30 hours per week).
403 (b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Bonus pay