YOUTH THERAPIST
This position has the potential to be either 12-month or 10-month position. The 10-month option works approximately mid-August through mid-June.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling and North Dakota license as a LMSW or LAPC. A clinical license (North Dakota) as a LCSW or LPCC is preferred. Experience working with children and victims of violence preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, have access to personal transportation, and be willing to travel to local and county schools.
COMPENSATION: Salary range for LMSW, LAPC/LPC or LMFT is $45,547-75,762. Clinical license LCSW or LPCC salary range is $53,738-$89,563. A generous leave package including sick leave, annual leave and personal leave; 11 paid holidays (9 floating holidays for a 10-month position); employer funded training in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR and CPT and weekly clinical supervision from a certified clinical supervisor
BENEFITS:
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Life insurance
* 401(k) with employer match
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible spending account
* Health Savings Account
* Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
* ND Working Parents Child Care Relief
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Youth Therapy Services
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual and Group Therapy
* Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy to youth, ages 2-18, who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/abuse, stalking and/or bullying.
* Follow-up with caregivers whose children are on CVIC’s therapy waitlists to arrange for services.
* Provide individual therapy to youth, in conjunction with their caregiver, at CVIC’s main office and shelter.
* Provide individual therapy to youth at their school in the City of Grand Forks and rural schools in Grand Forks County.
* Travel to and from schools in the City of Grand Forks and rural Grand Forks County schools is required.
* Work with youth, in conjunction with their caregiver, to develop individualized treatment plans based on clients’ needs and goals, using evidence based therapeutic approaches to address client concerns.
* Obtain training in providing distance counseling and provide individual therapy to victims via telehealth when needed.
* Facilitate group therapy at CVIC or area schools in the City of Grand Forks and rural schools.
Individual Advocacy and Referrals
* Provide information and parenting support to caregivers whose youth have experienced violence.
* Become knowledgeable of other related agencies and services and provide youth victims and their non-abusing caregivers with appropriate referral information and support in accessing safety net services.
* Collaborate with partner agencies to assist with referrals to our services, helping youth and their families overcome barriers to receiving services.
Record Keeping
* Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of all contacts with youth clients, non-abusing caregivers, and other agencies according to established procedures.
* Distribute and collect surveys from youth participating in individual and group therapy, and their caregivers, according to established procedures.
* Maintain and engage in necessary billing-related documentation and procedures, including working with insurance agencies, partner agencies, and clients to ensure appropriate action is taken in those areas.
Collaboration
* Participate on agency and community committees as assigned.
* Collaborate with city and rural schools in setting up individual and group services for youth at the schools, providing education and support to non-abusing caregivers and staff as needed.
* Provide support at prevention and education presentations to youth in Grand Forks County as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Be life changing with us. Apply today by submitting a cover letter, resume and completing the employment application at https://cvic.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources at kristinas@cviconline.org with any questions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.