ALIVE, a non-profit domestic violence agency, is seeking a full-time therapist to provide counseling to children who have witnessed and/or been affected by intimate partner abuse in their household.
Some children may also have experienced abuse from a parent.
The therapist would conduct Parenting Assessments with the non-abusive parent, and create a plan for assisting the child(ren) in the family through individual work, sibling sessions, family sessions, or parenting sessions.
Hours: Monday through Friday, after school hours mainly.
Possible Saturdays, depending on client needs.
Location: Clients will be seen in-person at our Union, MO office.
Qualifications: Missouri LMSW or PLPC required.
Ideal candidate would have several years of domestic violence advocacy work, knowledge of trauma-informed practices with children, and experience with parenting skill-development.
Certifications in EMDR or TF-CBT would be a plus, as would some fluency in Spanish.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Must have a valid US state issued driver's license, car insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and use of a reliable personal vehicle
* Must be able to work occasional weekends and or/weekends as required by volunteer, community, and/or agency needs
* Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodations
* Must be able to use computer and/or tablet technology; including case management software, MS Office applications, e-mail, and other standard or proprietary programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
* Outpatient
COVID-19 considerations:
Children's therapy is provided in our office in Union, MO.
Vaccinations are required of all staff.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Union, MO 63084: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
* Are you familiar with Trauma-Informed Practices?
* Are you planning to work 40 hours a week (full-time) for this position?
Education:
* Master's (Required)
Experience:
* Child & family counseling: 1 year (Required)
* Domestic Violence Advocacy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* LCSW, LPC or Provisional license for Missouri (Required)
Work Location: In person
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