What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Therapist position at Young Womens Christian Association?
Are you driven by the power of purpose? Do you strive to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all? If so, YWCA of Metro St. Louis is the place for you!
YWCA of Metro St. Louis provides our employees with opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while gaining the skills and confidence to have a fulfilling and successful career.
Purpose:
The therapist for YWCA Women’s Resource Center is to provide trauma-focused therapy and case management services for sexual assault and domestic violence victims efficiently and effectively, offering the highest quality of service and ensuring all YWCA standards and requirements are met. The position supports, advances, and enhances YWCA Metro St. Louis mission, goals and objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements group therapy programs and education workshops for sexual assault and domestic violence clients.
- Assess clients' needs and develop individualized case plans.
- Develops and maintains a supportive, therapeutic relationship with clients
- Provides case management services for group clients and individual clients.
- Provides phone follow-up and case management services to crisis intervention clients that are to begin within IO days of intake and provide support, advocacy and resources to victims.
- Supports therapy clients on the current waitlist with case management services and resources.
- Consults with community partners to ensure maximum utilization of resources and avoid duplication of services.
- Instructs health care, social service professionals, police officers in sexual assault issues and response strategies.
- Complies and submits monthly statistical information to comply with grant and funding requirements.
- Regularly attends agency meetings.
- Attends community and professional meetings as needed and pertinent to the position and program.
Formal Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree required. LMSW preferred.
- Experience in social services/mental health field required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- the issues of violence against women, sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma recovery
- therapies that are effective for trauma recovery
- working with clients with multiple diagnoses
- diagnosis classifications and measurement
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain calm in a crisis
- Possess critical thinking skills and make quick decisions; possess initiative and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and case management skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
