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Mental Health Therapist
Location:
Saint Louis, MO
Description:
The International Institute of St. Louis seeks a Mental Health Therapist to provide trauma-informed, short-term therapy to foreign born adults and children (6-18). This position will serve refugee and immigrants, inclusive of aging refugee populations predominantly experiencing isolation, adjustment stress, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. This is a non-billable position that provides direct services to those in need of therapy, as needed. ** Grant funded through September 30, 2023 Duties/Responsibilities Intake/Assessment, including: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Assessment Risk Assessment Mental Status Exam Diagnosis Provide limited digital literacy to assist refugee clients accessing teletherapy services via remote services Schedule interpretation for therapy appointments & coordinate with interpreters Conduct home visits Develop individualized treatment plans Administer RHS-13, PHQ 9, and GAD7, CRIES Scale Conduct safety/harm reduction planning as needed Facilitate access to Emergency Services for individuals reporting intent for self-directed violence and/or violence against others Psychoeducation Provide regularly scheduled interventions based on individualized treatment plan Conduct bimonthly treatment plan/progress reviews Adhere to time frame of service per grant requirements Adhere to strict guidelines regarding client confidentiality Adhere to guidelines on mandated reporting Other duties as assigned. Other Duties Contribute to an environment that fosters the organization's mission, teamwork, effective communication, responsiveness, service to clients and service to the community. Ensure that the mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image. Assist in operationalizing the strategic plan. Required Skills/Abilities Strong psycho-education skills Strong ability to set boundaries Strong ability to maintain therapeutic frame Ability to conduct home visits/ home-based therapy Ability to prioritize, effectively manage multiple projects concurrently, and take ownership of work. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team as necessary. Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and organization's information. Ability to work productively in a multicultural environment and demonstrate respect for differences. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365. Ability to approach and resolve problems in a detail and solution-oriented manner. Education and Experience Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (preferred) or LMSW/PLPC with experience Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems - preferred Training in any of the following modalities - preferred: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Somatic Experiencing, and/or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) Preference for applicants who speak Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, and/or Swahili, but not required. The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Services Provided on a Non-Discriminatory Basis IISTL mandates that all employees and volunteers have proof of current COVID vaccination and booster with allowances for disability and religious exemptions. The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. To learn more about the International Institute, visit our website at www.iistl.org . Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally-acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with first-touch services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit iistl.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Company:
International Institute Of St. Louis
Industry:
Community & Social Services
Posted:
August 25 on ApplicantPro
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