Therapist - Domestic Violence Housing Program New Grads Welcome!

Synergy Services•Kansas City, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position will provide assessment and treatment services to Synergy Service’s clients and their families in the Domestic Violence Housing Program. This role involves direct clinical counseling, treatment planning, therapeutic case management, and follow-up of cases. Responsibilities also include networking with other agencies, coordinating services, representing the Agency in legal proceedings, responding to subpoenas, writing reports, and making referrals. The therapist will maintain clinical portions of client files, participate in weekly peer supervision and professional development, and contribute to program development and clinical leadership. This position may also involve clinical supervisory responsibilities for students, interns, or other therapists seeking licensure.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marital and family, art therapy, or other applied behavior science degree.
A provisional license or full license in the State of Missouri.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must have a Valid Drivers (class E) license.
Must complete and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid Met Tech, and Safe Crisis training.
Ability to use general office equipment and computer software, including Windows, Word for Windows, Outlook, and MS Access.
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Pass a background check and Family Care Safety Registry screening, fingerprint screen, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

New Grads Welcome!

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical counseling services 20-25 hours per week.
Conducts assessment (initial assessment, testing, or other assessment).
Provides treatment (includes therapy with children, teens, adults and groups).
Provides treatment planning, therapeutic case management, and follow-up of cases.
Networks with substance abuse and mental health agencies and the Children’s Division of the State of Missouri.
Coordinates services.
Represents the Agency at legal proceedings.
Responds to subpoenas.
Writes reports.
Makes referrals for additional or different services.
Maintains clinical portions of client files according to Agency documentation standards.
Participates in weekly peer supervision group and individual supervision of cases as needed.
Participates in professional development and training such as attending continuing education workshops.
Works toward credentialing or licensure as appropriate.
Participates in program planning and problem solving.
Facilitates team building and staff development.
Actively participates in program team meetings.
Participates in the on-call rotation which includes clinical and case management responsibilities as prescribed by the program.
Participates in Performance and Quality Improvement activity.
May include an assignment of clinical supervisory responsibilities of practicum students, interns, or other employed therapists seeking licensure.
Assists other employees by sharing experience, expertise and training.
Clinical and administrative decision-making are included in the supervisory responsibilities when employee is serving in the on-call rotation.