Trauma Therapist

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center•Akron, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides trauma-informed individual and group therapy services to survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence in Summit and Medina Counties. Demonstrates knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and empathy with survivors from a wide range of demographic, religious and cultural identities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work with LSW/LISW or Master’s degree in Counseling with LPC/LPCC
Clinical training in trauma-focused therapeutic modalities, and/or experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or victims of crime preferred
Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations).
Ability to remain calm, empathetic, non-judgmental and compassionate in crisis situations
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Clinical training in trauma-focused therapeutic modalities, and/or experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or victims of crime

Responsibilities

Assess and provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive individual therapy services to survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking.
Assess mental health conditions and collaboratively develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Facilitate support groups at Hope and Healing locations, as well as community locations in Summit and Medina Counties.
Maintain accurate documentation and statistical information regarding clinical work with survivors in accordance with program deadlines.
Coordinate service plans with other staff within the agency and external service providers as needed.
Provide education and training to staff and other allied professionals.
Maintain confidentiality of all information learned through one’s employment at Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center.
Adheres to Service Excellence standards at all times.
Represent Hope & Healing by participating in community activities, coalitions and taskforce groups as requested or assigned by supervisor.
Complies with agency policies and procedures, federal and state requirements, CARF standards and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.