TITLE: ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST OR ASSOCIATE SOCIAL WORKER

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time/Non-Exempt (20 hours/week)

SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor

SALARY RANGE: $26.00 - 28.85 per hour

ROLE: To provide evidence-based therapeutic counseling services to clients of the YWCA Monterey County-King City and/or Salinas Office in a trauma-informed manner, in accordance with organizational, state and federal laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement therapy services utilizing best practices in core areas of trauma treatment, holistic strengths-based case management, danger and lethality assessment, high-risk case management, crisis intervention, healthy relationships, constructive coping, resiliency, and interdisciplinary teamwork to victim/witnesses of domestic violence, human trafficking and victims of crime.

• Evaluate clients' emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs and identifying potential issues within family systems. Develop and implement treatment plans that help clients develop coping strategies, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.

• Complete required documentation, including client records, service reports and administrative paperwork thoroughly and in a timely manner.

• Maintain thorough and accurate files as required by agency policy and protect client confidentiality, following protocols to obtain signed informed consent for release of information;

• Complete required monthly grant reports and documents requested by administration in a timely manner;

• Ensure that therapy services are delivered in a manner that is consistent with YWCAMC policies, applicable laws, contracts, professional standards, and community expectations;

• Provide co-facilitated group and individual therapy for survivors;

• Must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science;

• Provide direct individual, couple, and family therapy to address a range of mental health problems, including addiction, domestic violence, and marital issues in Shelter and outpatient offices of the YWCAMC;

• Ensure that all clients are informed of the financial requirements of their therapy-including Victims of Crime applicants, CalWorks, CPS, private pay/sliding scale and grant funded therapy clients;

• Attend staff meetings and community events, as requested.

• Attend weekly supervision with clinical supervisor in accordance with BBS guidelines and requirements.

• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work.

• Bilingual/Bicultural required(Spanish);

• BBS registration required;

• Minimum 1-year experience providing services in a non-profit setting or similar

• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking issues and therapeutic approaches with survivors.

• Experience and competence with crisis intervention;

• Understanding of parent education and demonstrated success in teaching adults;

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as collaboratively with other agencies;

• Excellent oral and written communication, listening skills, and a demonstrated ability to foster a supportive environment for clients;

• Strong interpersonal skills and clear professional boundaries;

• Ability to relate well to diverse individuals and lifestyles;

• Valid California driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable personal transportation;

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and data management;

• Completion of 40-hour domestic violence training program, in accordance with California Evidence Code 1037 (provided by agency);

• Criminal background check clearance required upon job offer;

• Maintain professional liability insurance and professional licensure;

• Commitment to YWCAMC’s mission, vision and values.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• During working hours, employee may sit or stand for long periods;

• Lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level and carry for brief periods;

• Bend and stoop while filing or sorting through files