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Trauma Informed Clinician
About the Organization
HAVEN, formerly known as A Safe Place and SASS officially merged in July of 2015 becoming the largest violence prevention and support services agency in NH. We are dedicated to addressing public health through violence prevention and improving the well-being of children and families. Preventing abuse and providing support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence can lead to healthier and more secure children and adults. Our mission is to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking and to support and empower women, men, youth and families to heal from abuse and rebuild their lives. Through a 24-hour client service support program and a Safe Kids Strong Teens K-12 Prevention education program, this organization provides services to individuals and families throughout Rockingham and Strafford Counties.
About the Job
HAVEN
Trauma-informed Clinician
This position will be a vital addition to the HAVEN supportive direct client services program, providing trauma-informed, empowering, non-judgmental, compassionate, and culturally sensitive therapeutic counselling and advocacy for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence from a social justice and equity rooted framework. The position will also provide guidance to direct service staff for peer support and processing vicarious trauma.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop individualized trauma informed, victim centered and culturally sensitive therapeutic short term treatment plans that support self-sufficiency and refer out to a higher level of care as appropriate.
• Maintain positive therapeutic rapport with clients, providing coaching and feedback to clients to promote healthy coping mechanisms, boundaries, and empowerment.
• Conduct outreach with external mental health partners and community resources to facilitate referrals and multi-disciplinary team approach for care and treatment of clients as appropriate.
• Provide client services, including coverage of the agency’s 24-hour hotline, providing services to walk-in’s during office hours and other responsibilities as needed.
• Effectively assess and manage crisis situations to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff in a calm and competent manner.
• Address behavioral health concerns through evidence-based interventions and experience in techniques to help clients modify negative thoughts and behaviors.
• Conduct both individual and group counseling sessions to address client needs, as well as the facilitation of support groups.
• Balance scheduled client appointments, ongoing case management and real time unscheduled client needs that arise during the provision of crisis services.
• Deliver ongoing training and presentations internally within the organization to assist direct service providers in strategies and techniques for best practice in advocacy of survivors.
• Provide guidance to direct service staff for peer support and processing vicarious trauma.
• Function as a resource to the rest of the team on mental health related advocacy and assist in the various components of the client services program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education - Master’s degree required from accredited institution in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
NH Licensure is preferred in Clinical Mental Health Counselling or Clinical Social Work but will consider pre-license candidates.
Skills/Knowledge - Familiarity with working in a strength based, trauma informed environment.
Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and experience with individuals impacted.
Understanding of professional boundaries and ability to set appropriate limits.
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to work as both an effective team member and independently.
Knowledge of appropriate community resources and ability to work collaboratively with them to provide appropriate wrap around services and referrals.
Experience with individuals experiencing domestic/sexual violence, homelessness, mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and the civil/criminal justice system.
Possess strong computer (Word/Excel), leadership, organizational and time management skills.
From Haven’s inception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion relate to and are inextricably linked with all aspects of HAVEN’s mission to end violence and change lives and how we aim to do this vital work. A commitment to issues of DEI positions HAVEN to improve the quality of the experience for our staff, volunteers, clients and community.
Must complete 30-hour advocate training prior to provision of direct service. The position will be based out of both our Rochester and Portsmouth locations.
STATUS OF POSITION
FULL-TIME EXEMPT Salary- Benefits Eligible
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Tina Holmes, Office Manager at hr@havennh.org