Supporting Therapist

## Description

YWCA Central Alabama is a social justice organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Central Alabama’s vision is to create a more caring community. We work every day to make a positive change in the lives of individuals and the community.

Full-time, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary by client needs.

$60,000, annually

YWCA Central Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama

As a full-time, you are eligible for a generous company benefit plan package (medical, dental, vision and various supplemental life insurance programs). You will also earn paid vacation, sick and personal hours, paid organization designated holidays, and the opportunity to invest in the 403(b) plan and YWCA retirement program.

Description of responsibilities

Provide individual counseling services to victims of domestic violence, including rural victims at YWCA offices in Blount County and St. Clair County.

Provide individual, couples and family counseling to transitional and permanent housing residents at the YWCA downtown, as well as YWoodlawn Housing and Interfaith Hospitality House in Woodlawn as needed.

Share weekly facilitation of domestic violence victim support groups in Jefferson County; provide support for domestic violence victim support groups in rural counties of Blount and St. Clair County.

Offer mental health education programs for clients, residents and staff; provide advocacy and public education as requested.

Provide coverage on the domestic violence crisis line as needed.

Maintain detailed statistics and records on those served.

Adhere to the policies of the program and agency.

Responsible for on-going professional growth and knowledge of developments within the fields of mental health, domestic violence, children’s mental health, poverty and trauma-informed services.

All other duties as needed and assigned for the smooth operation of the agency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations or other related field required.
Three years of relevant experience, including experience in crisis intervention, currently licensed as one (1) of the following:

• Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling.
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (MFT Associate) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapy.
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Valid Alabama driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

Knowledge of the services counties and their resources.

Ability to travel throughout the three (3) county service areas (Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair).

How to apply, please visit the website at <https://ywcabham.org/landing-page/work-here/>.

For information on YWCA Central Alabama, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at <https://ywcabham.org/>.

YWCA Central Alabama is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.