Trauma Recovery & Awareness Program Community Integrated Work Program, Inc. - 2.5 Whittier, CA Job Details Full-time $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Behavioral intervention sessions Implementing ABA therapy protocols Individual therapy Direct behavioral therapy Sociology Bachelor's degree Psychology Social Work Cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) Group counseling Full Job Description Job Description The Trauma Recovery & Awareness (TRA) Program seeks Counselors to join a dynamic team in providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. TRA is a program of the Community Integrated Work Program (CIWP). CIWP, since 1996, has been dedicated to providing intensive crisis prevention, emergency response intervention, and follow-up services as support for Regional Center consumers in Los Angeles, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties. TRA provides direct therapeutic services including individual therapy, group therapy, trauma informed care, forensic support, and substance abuse therapy. The mission of TRA will be to work with clients who have been victims of trauma, whether sexual or physical. Counselors will work to increase client coping skills as well as minimize symptoms of trauma through providing both individual and group therapy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provide clients with individual therapy Facilitate client therapy groups Assist in creating treatment plans and client assessments Train caregivers on behavioral techniques aimed at preventing, arresting, or stabilizing behavior problems Provide training to mental health providers and law enforcement regarding working with the developmentally disabled population Counsel consumers in state of crisis Assess for and address suicide ideation Counsel consumers who may have weapons Counsel consumers who are dually diagnosed with mental health conditions and may not be adhering to medication schedules (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder) Counsel consumers who may be polysubstance abusers (e.g., marijuana, methamphetamines, opiates, etc.) Counsel consumers with potentially extensive criminal histories (e.g., parole, violent/sex offenders) Maintain consistent communication with group home staff, care providers, and/or family members Keep written records of interaction regarding consumers in crisis notes Maintain consistent communication with Service Coordinators, providers, and Programs' Directors and Coordinator Education and/or

Experience Requirement Preferred:

Master's level degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similar field. .

Required:

Bachelor's level degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similar field. . All applicants must have a sound familiarity with therapeutic techniques to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and modalities, counseling in individual and group settings, Applied Behavior Analysis, and crisis management. speaking highly desirable.

Work Shift:

Monday through Friday; 10 AM - 6

PM Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Whittier, CA 90601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person