Therapist (5494)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Dallas, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical services to meet the diverse needs of adult clients and their children who are seeking assistance from the assigned program. This includes conducting pre-assessment screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group counseling services for shelter residents, parent education counseling, psychological profiles, outreach counseling services, referrals, and extensive follow-up for evaluative/research reports. The role involves developing, delivering, and evaluating therapeutic activities using a trauma-informed approach, including individual and group therapy, educational sessions, life skills training, and peer support groups. The therapist will collaborate with Case Management Specialists on resident psychological profiles, assess behavioral health needs, make treatment recommendations, and link clients with appropriate providers. Curriculum development for educational and life skills groups, program evaluation, and applicable research are also key responsibilities. The position requires maintaining thorough documentation, attending community meetings, serving as a liaison with community agencies, and collaborating with outside consultants on research-related issues. The role also requires the ability to be available 24 hours a day for suicide assessments in crisis situations, remain calm under pressure, exercise discretion and confidentiality, drive safely, and conduct all duties in accordance with the organization's Christian principles and with professionalism.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field
Two years of appropriate clinically supervised, post-degree work experience in categories such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and diagnostic assessment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LMSW or LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to be available 24 hours a day to provide suicide assessments as requested from direct care staff when a client is in crisis.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and intense situations.
Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality.
Ability to drive a vehicle safely.
Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Nice To Haves

strong preference for victim-oriented counseling abilities.

Responsibilities

Develops, delivers and evaluates all activities related to the therapeutic component of the program utilizing a trauma-informed approach including, but not limited to: individual therapy, group therapy, educational, life skills, and training groups and peer support groups.
Collaborates closely with the shelter Case Management Specialists on needs relating to psychological profiles of residents
Assesses clients behavioral health needs, makes treatment recommendations, and links clients with appropriate providers.
Develops, revises and implements curriculum for educational and life skills groups.
Completes program evaluation and applicable research.
Refers, coordinates, and educates clients on other mental health agencies that may support their additional needs.
Maintains thorough documentation of assessments, services provided and follow-up information for residents.
Attends community meetings to maintain awareness of services; services as liaison with community agencies.
Collaborates with outside consultants on all research-related issues and materials to provide the most effective and currently available techniques for positive mental health for the residents.