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The Women’s Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, equitable, and healing environment for our clients, staff, and communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Sister Circle Mental Health Therapist
Department: General Counseling, Sister Circle Program
Job Status: Full-time/40-hours weekly
Supervisor: Alyson Davis, Sister Circle Program Director
Salary/Hourly rate: $47,000-$60,000 annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; one day per week,12pm-8pm
Primary Office: Main Office, 1101 East High St.
Virtual or In-person: Hybrid, primarily in-person
Positions Supervised: None
Position Description
Job Summary
The Women’s Initiative values team resilience, morale, and performance, and credits our success to the individual efforts of our dedicated staff to execute our organizational goals. The Sister Circle Mental Health Therapist position is responsible for providing individual counseling and support for the Sister Circle program as well as individual counseling to counseling participants across TWI locations and receiving direct referrals. This position is responsible for affirming and enhancing the agency’s partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and providing individual counseling for IRC clients.
Essential Functions
Provide effective mental health therapy to clients in compliance with appropriate ethics and regulations, primarily utilizing a brief therapy model.
Provide individual psychotherapy, (including walk-in and call-in clinics) and maintain a caseload comprised primarily of Sister Circle and IRC counseling participants. May provide group psychotherapy.
Maintain current documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)/digital client charts and handle paper client files in compliance with HIPAA standards and agency policy.
Participate in weekly supervision with clinical supervisor depending on number of hours of work and experience.
Provide effective referrals to community organizations and facilitate applicable follow-up processes to support a continuum of care for clients.
Engage in continuing education and professional development to remain up to date on best practices and licensure.
Attend weekly clinical team meetings and in-house consultation and training.
Adhere to the code of ethics and HIPAA requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Sister Circle Program team to deliver high quality compassionate culturally responsive care to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) counseling and program participants.
Establish and promote a working partnership with IRC and provide individual counseling and clinical services to IRC clients.
Engage in community outreach and education on behalf of the agency and Sister Circle program team.
Adhere to all documentation requirements of the counseling program and the staff.
Contribute to a workplace culture that empowers and supports staff members and centers individual and collective wellness.
Occasionally, staff are required to attend agency sponsored events.
Skills and Qualifications
Competencies
Knowledgeable and passionate about the Black and BIPOC communities, and working with immigrant and refugee cultures
Experience offering individual and group psychotherapy
Knowledgeable and passionate about integration of mind-body approaches in psychotherapy
Team oriented with a strength-based approach to services
Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, and Telehealth platforms (Zoom)
Understanding of trauma-informed care approaches and integration of Resilience skills
Skills and Abilities
Education:
Master’s Degree required.
Post-graduate counseling experience preferred, but not required.
Time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Experience: 1-3 years of experience (can included practicum and/or graduate internship)
Other Information
Cultural Humility Statement
The Women’s Initiative defines cultural humility as an ongoing process of critical self-reflection, recognizing and mitigating power imbalances, and holding ourselves accountable at the institutional level. It is an integral component of our mission. Our staff participates in cultural humility learning opportunities to deepen our awareness of ways we can contribute to a more just workplace and community.
Outreach and Events
All staff are required to attend certain events including community outreach, fundraising, professional development, retreats, and other activities as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary that will be offered for this position will be based on the candidate’s number of years of experience with similar responsibilities, related education and certifications, and highly beneficial skills and talents relevant to the role including clinical licensure. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for employees including substantial paid time off, self-care hours, clinical supervision, continuing education and professional development, retirement savings plan, and excellent health insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Women’s Initiative is committed to providing a non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for its employees. We actively promote diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. The Women’s Initiative is a trauma-informed and culturally responsive organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance for all staff.
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Gaudet, Office Manager
hr@thewomensinitiative.org
Please write “Sister Circle Mental Health Therapist Application” in the email subject line.
PART-TIME BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Department: General Counseling, Bienestar Department
Job Status: Part-time/[20]-hours weekly
Supervisor: Ingrid Ramos, Bienestar Program Director
Salary/Hourly rate: $25-$35 per hour
Work Schedule: Hours include Tuesday and Thursday evenings 3-8pm, Wednesdays 9am-5pm
Primary Office: Main Office, 1101 East High St.
Virtual or In-person: Hybrid, primarily in-person
Positions Supervised: None
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Women’s Initiative values team resilience, morale, and performance, and credits our success to the individual efforts of our dedicated staff to execute our organizational goals. The Part-time Bienestar Mental Health Therapist position is responsible for providing individual counseling and support for the Bienestar program.
Essential Functions
Provide effective mental health therapy to clients in compliance with appropriate ethics and regulations, primarily utilizing a brief therapy model.
Provide individual psychotherapy, (including walk-in and call-in clinics) and maintain a caseload comprised primarily of Bienestar counseling participants. May provide group psychotherapy.
Maintain current documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)/digital client charts and handle paper client files in compliance with HIPAA standards and agency policy.
Provide effective referrals to community organizations and facilitate applicable follow-up processes to support a continuum of care for clients.
Engage in continuing education and professional development to remain up to date on best practices and licensure.
Participate in weekly supervision with clinical supervisor depending on number of hours of work and experience.
Attend weekly clinical team meetings and in-house consultation and training.
Adhere to the code of ethics and HIPAA requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Bienestar Program team to deliver high quality compassionate culturally responsive care to Latine counseling and program participants.
Engage in community outreach and education on behalf of the agency and Bienestar program team.
Adhere to all documentation requirements of the counseling program and the staff.
Contribute to a workplace culture that empowers and supports staff members and centers individual and collective wellness.
All staff are required to attend specific agency sponsored events.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies
Fluent in Spanish and English
Knowledgable and passionate about the Latiné community and their culture
Experience offering individual and group psychotherapy
Knowledgeable and passionate about integration of mind-body approaches in psychotherapy
Team oriented with a strength-based approach to services
Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, and Telehealth platforms (Zoom)
Understanding of trauma-informed care approaches and integration of Resilience skills
Skills and Abilities
Education:
Master’s Degree required.
Post-graduate counseling experience preferred, but not required.
Time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Experience:
1-3 years of experience (can included practicum and/or graduate internship)
OTHER INFORMATION
Cultural Humility Statement
The Women’s Initiative defines cultural humility as an ongoing process of critical self-reflection, recognizing and mitigating power imbalances, and holding ourselves accountable at the institutional level. It is an integral component of our mission. Our staff participates in cultural humility learning opportunities to deepen our awareness of ways we can contribute to a more just workplace and community.
Outreach and Events
All staff are required to attend certain events including community outreach, fundraising, professional development, retreats, and other activities as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary that will be offered for this position will be based on the candidate’s number of years of experience with similar responsibilities, related education and certifications, and highly beneficial skills and talents relevant to the role including clinical licensure. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for part-time employees including clinical supervision, continuing education and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Women’s Initiative is committed to providing a non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for its employees. We actively promote diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. The Women’s Initiative is a trauma-informed and culturally responsive organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance for all staff.
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Gaudet, Office Manager
hr@thewomensinitiative.org
Please write “Part-time Bilingual Mental Health Therapist Application” in the email subject line.
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Department: General Counseling
Job Status: Contract, up to 5 hours per week
Supervisor: Shelly Wood, Clinical Services Director
Salary/Hourly rate: $50 per hour of direct service care
Work Schedule: TBD
Position Description
Job Summary
The Women’s Initiative values team resilience, morale, and performance, and credits our success to the individual efforts of our dedicated staff to execute our organizational goals. The Contract Mental Health Therapist position is responsible for providing individual counseling and support to counseling participants across TWI locations and receiving direct referrals.
Essential Functions
Provide individual psychotherapy (with possibility for group psychotherapy)
Maintain current documentation in EMR/client charts in compliance with HIPAA standards and agency policy.
Provide effective referrals to other community agencies and appropriate follow-up to support a continuum of care for clients.
Engage in continuing education to remain up-to-date on best practices and licensure.
Attend weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly supervision with clinical supervisor depending on number of hours of work and experience.
Attend weekly clinical team meetings, in-house consultation, and training depending on number of hours of work and experience.
Adhere to the code of ethics and HIPAA requirements.
On a case-by-case basis, therapist may be asked to do additional administrative tasks, such as write a letter for an immigration case. The supervisor will approve administrative hours that can be billed at $30 per hour rate.
Additional Responsibilities
This is a contract position that will require the therapist to submit an invoice to The Women’s Initiative monthly. Therapist is responsible for their own taxes and financial obligations.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies
Experience offering individual and group psychotherapy
Knowledgeable and passionate about integration of mind-body approaches in psychotherapy
Team oriented with a strength-based approach to services
Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, and Telehealth platforms (Zoom)
Understanding of trauma-informed care approaches and integration of Resilience skills
Skills and Abilities
Education:
Master’s Degree required.
Post-graduate counseling experience preferred, but not required.
Time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Experience:
1-3 years of experience (can included practicum and/or graduate internship)
Other Information
Cultural Humility Statement
Cultural humility works to address the assumptions and biases that lead to health disparities and inequity. The Women’s Initiative defines cultural humility as an ongoing process of critical self-reflection, recognizing and mitigating power imbalances, and holding ourselves accountable at the institutional level. It is an integral component of our mission, vital to fostering resilience and building authentic and healing relationships with clients, community members, and our colleagues. Our staff members participate in learning opportunities to deepen our awareness of ways we can contribute to a more just workplace and community.
Outreach and Events
All staff are required to attend certain events including community outreach, fundraising, professional development, retreats, and other activities as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary that will be offered for this position will be based on the candidate’s number of years of experience with similar responsibilities, related education and certifications, and highly beneficial skills and talents relevant to the role.
[Varies by position: This is a full-time non-exempt position. A prorated benefits package is offered including health insurance, paid time off, self-care time, and professional development funds.]
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Women’s Initiative is committed to providing a non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for its employees. We actively promote diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. The Women’s Initiative is a trauma-informed and culturally responsive organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance for all staff.
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Gaudet, Office Manager
hr@thewomensinitiative.org
Please write: Contract Mental Health Therapist Application in the email subject line
Clinical Internships
If you are interested in applying for a field placement or internship, please email our clinical services coordinator, Elizabeth Cobb, LCSW, for more information.