Staff Therapist (Part-Time)

Since 1977 SafeNest has been a leading force in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Dedicated to a holistic and innovative approach SafeNest works tirelessly with survivors abusive partners and children impacted by interpersonal violence. With a steadfast commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse SafeNest serves over 11000 clients annually delivering more than 170000 life-changing services. As Nevadas largest provider of interpersonal violence services SafeNests impact is driven by its exceptional team of professionals. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset which is why we offer competitive salaries comprehensive benefits and an empowering work environment. Together we are building a safer more compassionate community.

The employee will conduct intakes ongoing therapy sessions group sessions with populations served at the agency both onsite at shelter and the main office. This includes but is not limited to: victims perpetrators adolescents and children male and female. Documentation and reporting to the courts and other agencies will be completed professionally and appropriately. This employee is responsible for maintaining their license and appropriate CEs for credentialing purposes.

Conduct bio/psycho/social intake sessions for both victims and people who use violence using SafeNest assessment
Diagnose clients utilizing DSM-5 TR criteria

Provide ongoing therapy for individuals: men women adults adolescents and children and families in the shelter setting and office setting
- Maintain a caseload of 25 weekly appointments
- Shelter requirements are 2 days a week
Document case notes in a timely and appropriate manner by utilizing SOAP note criteria
Meet Medicaid and commercial insurance standards for documentation including and not limited to: PARs (prior authorization requests) billing codes bio/psycho/social assessments treatment planning progress notes 30-day claim amendments and CASII/LOCUS scoring
Provide support to populations in shelter through conflict resolution crisis intervention and practice of grounding techniques
Conduct group sessions with victims male and female within the shelter setting
Become informed regarding the effects of domestic violence on the entire family
Learn and utilize therapeutic methods based on trauma-informed care
Write progress reports for the courts and CPS
Attend clinical team meetings and Medicaid supervision
Attend monthly supervision with Clinical Director

Work in conjunction with SafeNest partners to support domestic violence counseling needs and client management. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will beexpected to perform other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

Fully licensed clinically by the appropriate Board is preferred. However licensed interns by the relevant Board will also be considered.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Interns
Willing and able to become certified as a Batterers Intervention Counselor is mandatory
Flexible to work Saturdays
Excellent verbal and written skills
Bi-Lingual (Spanish & English) preferred

The physical demands and work environment represent what will be required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Regular attendance during scheduled business hours is expected. However this position requires occasional flexibility and may include weekends as needed to accomplish department goals and objectives.

SafeNest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race creed color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability sex marital status veteran status gender identity sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.