What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sexual Assault Therapist position at Consejo Counseling and Referral Service?
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service, a not-for-profit organization, is hiring for a full-time Sexual Assault Therapist Spanish Bilingual.
We have exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, AD&D, training funds, and your birthday off. We offer relocation cost assistance and a sign-on bonus.
Summary of Job Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Sexual Assault Therapist will partner with the client and Behavior Health team to provide responsive, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive services to the clients of Consejo's Behavior Health Programs. The Sexual Assault Therapist will work with clients of different age ranges and backgrounds, persistent mental health and substance use disorders concerns, and complex needs. The program aims to provide responsive and comprehensive services to clients to improve their stability, wellness, and recovery. The Sexual Assault Therapist will assist in making referrals, coordinating care, and working with multiple systems, including but not limited to jails, hospitals, vocational and housing programs, schools, legal systems, and medical providers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a caseload, size to be determined by Clinical Supervisor/Program Manager
- Provide a minimum of four direct client service hours per day.
- Provide advocacy, outreach, information, and referral services, including wrap-around services, to clients needing case management.
- Coordinate services with Behavior Health staff, other service providers, and/or agencies to ensure optimal client care.
- Assess crises and provide crisis interventions when necessary.
- Establish liaisons to access community services, e.g., medical care, housing, food, etc.
- Provide education, outreach, and information in the community as needed.
- Provide SUD and MH clients transportation to groups as needed, utilizing Consejo's vehicles.
- Provide family support and support for others of significant importance to the client.
- Serve as a liaison between the client and the multiple numbers of systems utilized by the client.
- Advocate on behalf of the client to ensure that the client remains in school, home, and the community when appropriate.
- Connect the client and the family to appropriate resources in the community.
- Reduce the client's law enforcement involvement, truancy, school suspension, juvenile detention/jail, psychiatric hospitalization, out-of-home placement, and homelessness.
- Complete all required documentation to be 100% file compliant.
- Attend mandatory clinical in-services/training, supervision, and regularly scheduled department/agency meetings.
- Understanding of and ability to provide culturally appropriate and sensitive services.
- Serve on committees, task forces, and special assignments as directed
- Assumes other duties/tasks as assigned by the Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree with two or more years of experience
- Obtain the proper credentialing through the state of Washington as Agency Affiliated
- Experience in primary specialization in social, behavioral, or human services or human-related fields or with related volunteer experience comparable to two years of full-time work in social, behavioral, or human services or related fields.
- The employee is required to be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be able to obtain a license.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish.
- Experience working with a mental health population preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license and car insurance
WORK SCHEDULE
This full-time in-person position works a typical 8 AM - 5 PM schedule, Monday to Friday.
SALARY RANGE
$25.00 to $27.88 an hour, based on qualifications, experience and credentials.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a rapid and easy application process. If you feel right for this Sexual Assault Therapist job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Salary : $25 - $28
