Position Title: Art Therapist & Clinical Supervisor (Bilingual, Full-time, Exempt)
Location: Hybrid in-person/work-from-home
GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Art Therapist & Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing in-person and virtual trauma-informed individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as facilitating general and specialized support groups for adult and adolescent sexual assault survivors and their significant others. These sessions will be held at our Central office and occasionally at other locations across the city. This position works with diverse populations and clients in marginalized communities and supports the visibility of trauma therapy services across Chicago communities. This position provides oversight and supervision to art therapy interns and other trauma therapists as needed. The Art Therapist & Clinical Supervisor is a thought partner to the Director of Trauma Therapy on creative arts modalities, and to the Leadership Team as needed on programmatic growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a caseload of clients.
Promptly respond to requests for therapy services and maintain intake and referral records
Assess and screen individuals to determine the appropriate level of intervention and service.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all services delivered including evaluation of trauma therapy services with adherence to agency and departmental documentation submission requirements.
Complete monthly reports and documentation, including assisting the Director of Trauma Therapy with statistical reporting
Participate in regular supervision, consultation, and program and staff meetings.
Collaborate with staff, interns, and volunteers to enhance the effectiveness of our services.
Support the Training & Outreach Supervisor in offering professional training for a variety of audiences through the Resilience Training Institute (RTI)
Develop and maintain a network of service providers within and outside of the creative arts therapies (CAT)
Conduct outreach to schools regarding CAT internship opportunities
Develop and implement CAT programming, including events, groups, training, and workshops
Collaborate with potential cofacilitators to broaden therapy offerings within the bounds of rape crisis confidentiality
Participate on internal and external committees that address sexual violence, trauma-informed care, racial equity, reproductive justice, disability inclusion, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ issues, and identify and participate in community events
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
LCSW/LCPC/ATR-BC required from an accredited college or university
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish
Minimum of two years of experience providing counseling services, including support groups and family counseling
Minimum of two years providing clinical supervision
Strong understanding of trauma and trauma-informed service provision
Demonstrated counseling and client assessment skills
Demonstrated documentation and organizational skills
Completion of minimum 40-hours of sexual assault training within 90 days of hire