JOB DESCRIPTION: CLINICIAN/TRAUMA THERAPIST
Position opening early 2021
Reports to: Owner/Director
Position Summary:
The Clinician/Trauma Therapist is responsible for providing ethically sound, evidence-based outpatient treatment in the field of mental health within a small but growing private practice. The primary client population to be served are adults and adolescents who are survivors of trauma.
Responsibilities:
In the role of Clinician/Trauma Therapist, the individual is responsible for:
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Establish therapeutic relationship with client, including any preliminary communication prior to first appointment.
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Conduct biopsychosocial assessments with clients, and/or their families, with special attention to histories of trauma and oppression.
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Maintain an individual caseload of 28-32 clients per week to maintain full-time status.
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Conduct individual sessions in person (or via telehealth where indicated) with clients, as well as with partners, family, groups, or others as clinically appropriate.
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Provide a diagnosis at the conclusion of the first session.
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Complete assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in a timely manner/contemporaneously as consistent with the relevant state licensing boards.
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Conduct follow-up with clients and/or collateral contacts as needed.
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Successfully keep neat, accurate, up to date records.
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Obtain payments from clients as needed, updating client ledgers and ensuring timely submission of claims as appropriate.
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Ensure safety and security of all notes, including securing hard copies under lock and key.
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Actively participates in case review and any meetings as needed.
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Other administrative duties associated with a small private practice where indicated.
Minimum Education and Experience:
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Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
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At least three years’ experience working with trauma survivors, with a focus on systemic oppression and interpersonal violence and abuse. Other trauma subspecialties will be considered.
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Advanced training or supervision in trauma specific interventions, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, somatically based interventions, IFS, TF-CBT, etc.
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Ability to quickly learn EHR systems for billing, scheduling, client records, and insurance claims; advanced knowledge of internet and email.
Requirements:
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Intermediate or advanced knowledge of impacts of trauma, including Complex Trauma.
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Valid independent clinical licensure, such as LCSW, LPC, etc.
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Deeper understanding of intersectional identities, oppression, and trauma, and a strong commitment to one’s own cultural competency and cultural humility process.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to be credentialed with the major insurance carriers if not already paneled.
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Strong commitment to social justice.
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Ability to work independently.
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Highly organized with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bilingual Spanish
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EMDR trained (I and II with supervision hours completed and/or working towards EMDRIA certification)
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Extensive experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+
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Certificate in Violence Against Women and Children from Rutgers School of Social Work preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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Office is located on second floor via staircase only.
Position can be full or part-time; salary dependent upon experience.
Applicants from all cultures, races, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those from historically oppressed backgrounds.
Currently the office is located in Denville, NJ, 1-2 blocks from downtown Denville, accessible from Routes 80, 46, 287, and 10.
Please send resume or CV with cover letter to Chrisula Tasiopoulos at chrisula@empoweredheartsandminds.com. Please do not fax or call regarding this position.