Therapist - Sexual Assault Program
Company: YWCA of Clark County
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
COVID-19 VACCINE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLEIf an offer is made, a
COVID-19 Vaccine series must be completed by first day of
employment. Medical and/or Religious exemptions will be assessed if
needed by the applicant.Our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy can be found by
clicking here on the COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement tabType: Fulltime
(30 hours) Salary: $26.93/hr$1,000 Sign On BonusAssure that
participants, staff, volunteers and community partners are treated
with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background,
gender or socioeconomic background.Gain approval for, track, and
engage in activities that meet the organization's 1% for Social
Change requirement.Think through the lens of racial equity and its
intersections with poverty. Use the core principles of anti-racism
and grounding those principles in all daily tasksIncorporate the
YWCA's commitment to social justice by understanding how racism,
sexism, classism and other oppressions intersect and are embedded
in institutions. Seek opportunities for continued learning about
racial, gender and class equity.Work with the Director of Sexual
Assault program and Clinical Supervisor to establish and
effectively manage an active case load.Knowledge and/or training on
providing Telehealth services for mental health treatment.Schedule
appointments and meet with therapy clients, providing any needed
follow up and/or reminder calls.Send Zoom links out daily for
telehealth appointments (keeps the link at top of inbox).Provide
telehealth services with the greatest amount of digital privacy as
possible, which may include using a VPN, requiring a waiting room
or passcode for appts., or sending links to an alternate email
address or via text.Assist clients in setting up and navigating
required technology for telehealth services.Create a professional
disclosure form and keep it updated.Maintain confidential chart
notes for clients and all required paperwork in a timely
manner.Request and work with phone and in-person interpreters as
needed.Complete interpreter form.Provide written information to
clients in their preferred language.Safety Plan with clients who
experience suicidal ideation as needed and complete necessary extra
documentation.Safety plan with clients who have experienced or are
currently experiencing DV as needed.Conduct lethality assessments
as needed.Make mandatory reports as legally required.Complete a
bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment and provide a diagnosis for
each client.Incorporate cultural humility, liberator practice, and
prioritize client needs at every level of the therapy
process.Provide letter of professional assessment upon client
request for client to obtain other services or accommodations as a
result of their sexual assault.Provide resources to clients as
requested/needed. This may include rental assistance, food,
diapers, ESA letters, etc.Coordinate client mental health care with
other providers.Provide referrals to clients as
requested/needed.Create self-care plans with clients as
needed.Educate clients on dynamics of SA and DV as needed.Provide
consultation and support to advocates as needed.Provide advocates
with information and/or training on what makes a good therapy
referral and how to refer clients to therapy.Knowledge and use of
evidence-based interventions for trauma-focused therapy.Attend
WCSAP training for therapists and continue receiving regular
training in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for children,
adults, families, and secondary survivors.Comply with clinical
supervision requirements in accordance with OCVA and
licensure.Track supervision and training hours in case of audit for
licensure.Locate and meet regularly with a clinical
supervisor.Decorate and maintain a pleasant office space both at
the YWCA and at home for client appointments.Attend staff meetings
as client schedule permits.Track hours work and update timesheet
weekly and by end of month deadline.There is a strong social
justice component to all positions within YWCA Clark County,
requiring critical thinking through the lens of racism and
intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of
anti-racism and grounding those principles in everyday work are
required job skills and core valuesRelated education: Licensed
clinical counselor or social worker or Master's level education in
social work, counseling or mental health field working towards
clinical licensure.Related experience: at least 3 years' experience
working with sexual assault victims/survivors, an understanding of
domestic violence and IPSV dynamics, as well as child and human
development and how abuse impacts that.Ability to provide superior
service: use active listening skills during initial and subsequent
face-to-face and over the phone advocacy appointments to
effectively assess and meet participant established needs.Ability
to empower: consistently convey an open, respectful, and solution
oriented approach to addressing challenges, completing work tasks,
and provide positive and constructive feedback to internal and
external persons.Ability to work at a higher level: put the needs
of the participants, program, and organization above personal needs
and demonstrate unwavering integrity and accountability.Ability to
maintain strong boundaries: maintain strong personal/professional
boundaries at all time to make sure that work is spent supporting
the participants, furthering the mission of the program and
organization, and is in full compliance with professional
ethics.Ability to adapt: the only constant is change - expecting
and being open to change is a critical part of this position and is
a necessary component of being in a service oriented field.Strong
problem solving skills: resourceful and able to resolve challenges
while knowing when it's time to stop and ask questions or seek
additional guidance.Strong technological skills: effectively use
common software programs (like MS Office) to fulfill position
related expectations and able to learn basic data entry for
aggregate reporting to state. Ability to use video software to
conduct telehealth as needed.Strong soft-skills: with little to no
prompting, adapt work and communication style to mitigate and/or
de- escalate crisis, and to best support our
participants.Commitment to Racial Equity: Ensure that issues of
diversity and inclusion, disproportionality, and cultural
responsiveness are thoughtfully considered and effectively
addressed in the program's internal and external work with
volunteers, staff and program participants.PI183725220SDL2017
Keywords: YWCA of Clark County, Vancouver , Therapist - Sexual Assault Program, Healthcare , Vancouver, Washington
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