Therapist I

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The position of Therapist I provides ongoing counseling for individuals who have been victims of trauma and their families. This position provides services under direct supervision of and reports to the Manager of Clinical Services and, in their absence, the Director of Clinical Services. Responsibilities Provide help, hope and healing to victims of trauma by providing ongoing counseling. Also assists with raising awareness in the community through events. Involve staff and other stakeholders in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and use data to improve services and outcomes. Provide therapy for survivors of trauma, including but not exclusively domestic violence survivors, sexually abused juveniles, adult rape victims, adult incest survivors and their families, individually, in group sessions and/or family sessions. Provide case management services for clients. Consult with and make recommendations regarding treatment and treatment needs to Child Welfare and the courts as requested. Conduct assessment interviews with potential clients. Document client cases within one week of seeing the client and complete psychosocial histories, treatment plans, other documentation and diagnosis using the DSM following protocol. Participate in community awareness and advocacy activities. Participate in regular clinical supervision, as required by the Department of Professional Regulations. Complete State‑required outcome measures; receive State Rating Certification as required by funding source. Complete ACT Service Training as required by FCASV. Assist in the coordination of clinical services as assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services. Represent the Agency at appropriate meetings or task forces. Assist with supervision of interns. Assist with training programs related to trauma. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services or Director of Clinical Services. Qualifications Master's degree in mental health or social sciences. Minimum of one year of counseling and a registered intern with the State of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker. Bilingual (Spanish and English) highly preferred to meet the diverse needs of the community. Competencies Cooperation/Teamwork – Works toward win/win solutions, deals with conflict collaboratively and develops effective working relationships. Engaging Communication – Relates to people in an open, honest, sincere manner, treats people with respect, is friendly and approachable, listens attentively and communicates ideas clearly. Customer Service (Internal & External) – Recognizes and attends to details with accuracy, treats customers courteously, responds in a timely manner and monitors satisfaction. Adaptability – Adapts readily to changes, works effectively under stress and in a fast‑paced environment, maintains productivity and prioritizes work. Problem Solving – Views problems as opportunities, anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions. Judgment – Gathers sufficient input before making decisions, sees interrelatedness between issues, considers alternative solutions and makes appropriate and timely decisions. Valuing & Fostering Diversity – Demonstrates respect for individual differences, sensitivity, empathy and acceptance of cultural, racial, mental health and socio‑economic diversity. Self‑Management – Takes responsibility for one's behavior and well‑being, operates professionally under stress and in changing situations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of community resources, trauma, and trauma‑informed care. Knowledge of supervisor principles and practices, data collection and evaluation. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, prepare reports, work independently, supervise, establish effective relationships, solve problems, and prioritize work. Ability to assess and diagnose clients, counsel others toward self‑sufficiency, apply crisis intervention, and use Windows‑based computer systems. Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations and agency policies and procedures. Physical Demands This position regularly requires the ability to sit for sustained periods of time and to effectively communicate and assess clients, using verbal and nonverbal cues. It also requires the ability to operate office equipment. Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in an office setting. On occasion the position may require transportation to meetings and exposure to changing weather. The noise level is quiet. Travel Occasional. Hours Must be able to work a flexible work schedule which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, Saturday service hours and working at multiple service locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CCTB is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for our applicants and employees. It is our policy to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC