Associate Therapist AMFT/ ACSW (Spanish speaking a plus)

Associate Therapist

AMFT/ ACSW

(Spanish speaking a plus) YWCA Sonoma County Job Category Healthcare Overview Description Associate

MFT / ACSW

As a YWCA employee, you'll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people who seek our services. You'll be an integral part of a culture that celebrates individual contributions and values meaningful work and authentic connections. YWCA's dedication to our mission is only equal to our dedication to our employees.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical and dental 16 paid holidays Retirement plan that contributes up to 14 (%) percent Flexible work schedule, Telehealth option available 12 paid sick / 10 paid vacation days your first year, increasing with length of service Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program A feedback culture that is mission driven by meaningful work and authentic connections, where individuals are celebrated and appreciated. "My experience… has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I'm so happy to be a part of a team who values autonomy, empowerment, emotional connection, and motivation to do what is right." YWCA Team Member Agency Overview At the heart of the YWCA's programs are our domestic violence services. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and their children so they can heal, become self-sufficient, and return productively to the community. As a member of our therapy team you will have the opportunity to help those in need. As an associate with YWCA you will work with adults, teens and children impacted by trauma, earn your children hours by meeting with children who attend Sonoma County's ONLY therapeutic preschool, learn trauma informed approaches while providing care for your client and receive individual and group supervision each week. Job Summary Under the direction of the Clinical Director and our team of Clinical Supervisors, the Associate Marriage and Family Therapy/ Associate Clinical Social Worker provides direct clinical services to women, men, children, and families who have either experienced or witnessed domestic violence or who have experienced or are at risk of abuse.

This position includes:

providing direct psychotherapy treatment, performing client psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans and guiding the treatment process, developing exit plans, providing psychological and emotional support to clients, facilitating client support groups, adhering to client confidentiality standards, training in trauma informed therapy and participating in individual as well as two hours of group supervision each week. In an attempt to foster greater client empowerment, all direct psychotherapy treatment duties are to be carried out through a client-driven model through which client input heavily shapes treatment plans and goals. This position requires a minimum one year commitment that may be extended at the agreement of both parties. Essential Tasks Individual and Family Therapy Work with children and adults using various modalities including individual, couple, family and group therapy, as needed. Provide direct psychotherapy treatment, performing client psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans and guiding the treatment process, developing exit plans, providing psychological and emotional support to clients. Actively utilizes clinical supervision to develop and hone intervention skills and strategies. Support Group Facilitation Facilitate individual or group therapy sessions surrounding a wide array of domestic violence issues. Candidate will also be responsible for administering pre and post surveys to participants and will provide the results to the Therapy Program Manager. Reporting Maintain accurate records and charting to of client files. Ensure that client documentation is completed in a timely manner and within 24 hours of the client encounter. Provide regular statistical reporting as required and within bounds of confidentiality regulations. Meetings Attend individual and group supervision as well as Therapy Program Team and agency meetings. Actively utilizes clinical supervision to develop and hone intervention skills and strategies. Works collaboratively with other YWCA support staff at ASpecial Place Pre-School, the Family Justice Center, and the Safe House, Also works with outside stakeholders providing psychiatric services, medical services and psychological services. Collaborates with Family, Youth and Children's Services and other partner agencies as needed. Prerequisite Qualifications The candidate must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for employment in this position: Experience working with children, adolescents and families preferred. Experience or interest working with survivors of trauma and providing trauma-informed care. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to relate to diverse client and community population via telephone and in person. Master's Degree from accredited college or university in the field of marriage and family counseling, social work or psychology and/or all academic preparation required for licensing or internship as defined by state licensing requirements. Must be currently working toward the fulfillment of AMFT or ACSW hours Satisfactorily pass background check, physical and DOJ fingerprint clearance Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, ability to transport self to job-related events and education locations Experience with Windows operating system Supplemental Qualifications The candidate who possesses the following skill(s) is preferred over an otherwise equally-qualified candidate: Bilingual English/Spanish Experience as group facilitator, and/or in crisis intervention

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person