Victims Services Therapist

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•Barbourville, KY

21h

About The Position

The Victims Services Therapist screens referrals for sexual-assault-related trauma and provides appropriate evidence-based treatment to consumers who meet the program’s treatment criteria. The therapist provides care according to ethical principles and professional standards, follows client treatment plans and agency policies, and maintains accurate and complete client files. The role also includes connecting child victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence with community resources, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while also working independently when necessary. The therapist attends required trainings, consultation calls, and staff meetings and completes eight hours of continuing education related to sexual violence to meet applicable administrative regulations. The position requires a master’s degree in a specified mental health discipline, a certificate or license to practice, and completion of 40 hours of sexual-violence-related training within three months of employment. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; other work times may be required, and hours may be irregular or flexible according to program needs. The job may involve working outside, off-site, or at a residential program. Physical requirements include reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Duties may involve potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials, and staff receive safety and infection-control training. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required if driving is needed for job performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, psychiatric nursing, or art therapy from an accredited school.
Certificate or license to practice a mental health discipline and fulfillment of all requirements of the respective board.
At least one year of clinical or counseling experience after completing a bachelor’s degree.
Complete 40 hours of training on sexual-violence-related issues within three months of employment.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screening test.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to use good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem-solving, handling conflict, or responding to a crisis.
Ability to complete recordkeeping in a timely manner.
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served.
Ability to work with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, differential diagnosis, and disease management.
Knowledge of behavioral health concepts and how to apply them in health promotion and wellness education.
Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.
Meet the required job performance standard: a successful performance evaluation rating of 3 or above.

Responsibilities

Attend required trainings and consultation calls to become trained in appropriate evidence-based treatments.
Screen referrals for sexual-assault-related trauma.
Provide appropriate evidence-based treatments to consumers who meet the program’s treatment criteria.
Attend staff meetings.
Provide care based on ethical concepts, adhere to established standards of practice, and demonstrate professionalism.
Provide community resource information to child victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
Ensure the accuracy, content, and completeness of client files.
Provide services within the time requirements established by agency policies and procedures.
Provide services as documented in the client treatment plan.
Complete eight hours of continuing education related to sexual violence to fulfill applicable administrative regulations.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Work effectively with other team members as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently when necessary.
Participate in yearly training regarding infection control and environmental safety, including hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens.
Attend training on handling physical or verbal threats, violence, and escalating or potentially dangerous situations, including when police should be summoned.
Perform other duties as assigned when necessary.