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PT Clinical Therapist (Tooele)

Title: Tooele Clinical Therapist

Department: Clinical

Location: Generally located in Tooele County with travel to other sites as needed.

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Category: Part time (15-20 hours per week on average)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay:    $27-30 for Associate; $30-35 for fully licensed

Additionally, this position may be eligible for a travel stipend of $15.00 per shift if the employee resides outside of Tooele County.

Schedule: Typically, hours for the part-time schedule are within the Monday – Friday 900am – 500pm framework.  Additionally, flexibility in days/time worked is required to facilitate group meetings and accommodate client schedules. Evening/weekend work may be required.

 

GENERAL PURPOSE 

The Clinical Therapist provides mental health services to clients including individual, family, and group therapy for residents of the Shelter and individuals at community sites. The Clinical Therapist provides clients with the emotional support needed during their time at the Shelter and referrals when they exit the Shelter. For clients served at the community sites, appropriate referrals will be made after a maximum of 15 sessions with the Clinical Therapist. The SVS clinical team provides therapy in our Tooele Shelter and at our Community Advocacy Center in Tooele County.

South Valley Services (SVS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide options to anyone who has experienced domestic and sexual violence. SVS provides free and confidential services including emergency shelter, safe housing, trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and tools for life.

       

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Provide direct clinical services including but not limited to: individual, child, family, and group therapy; and crisis intervention.
  • Schedule and complete intake assessments with Shelter residents and community clients.
  • Formulate, write, and follow treatment plan for each client.
  • Create/maintain accurate and professional treatment documentation and client notes and submit by established deadlines.
  • Demonstrate support for/practice SVS strategic imperative of being part of a 360-degree, trauma-informed organization.
  • Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of all client, employee, and donor information.
  • Maintain professional ethical standards and appropriate professional boundaries with clients, employees, volunteers, donors, and vendors.
  • Perform CPR and administer First Aid as needed.
  • Provide mentorship for clinical interns.
  • Assist with training/presentation for all-staff training and other departmental meetings.
  • Provide support/education on clinical-related issues to other departments upon request.
  • Attend required SVS meetings and training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS     

  • Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
  • Fully licensed LCSW, CMHC, or MFT or provisionally licensed CSW or ACMHC.
  • Experience (minimum one year) working with clients who have experienced trauma.
  • Experience facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
  • Experience working with co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with SVS staff from multiple departments, community partners, and clients.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and with fluency in English.
  • Ability to work remotely and/or at community sites with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage client caseloads and other projects.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
  • Achieve and maintain eligible status on Direct Access Clearance System (DACS) Background Check.
  • Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire and recertify every two years.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fully licensed preferred.
  • Trauma-informed training and/or experience working with families in crisis.
  • Experience working in a non-profit human services environment, especially in

domestic violence services.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The working environment is varied. Office work in the Shelter and the Advocacy Center is required as well as regular travel to community locations to meet with clients and attend SVS meetings.

This position must report in person on Wednesdays for staff meeting at the Community Resource Center in West Jordan. Participation in open-door clinical hours for two hours weekly at the Tooele Shelter is required. Remote/in-person sessions will vary depending on client needs. Flexibility is required.

Facilitation of Shelter groups is required as needed.  Travel to assist at Salt Lake County locations may be required as needed.

Responsible for own transportation to various locations.

 

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Operation/use of basic office equipment such as telephone, computer, scanner, and copy machine.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Contact SVS Human Resources for assistance.

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