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Description: The Mattie Rhodes Center provides a holistic approach to individual and family well-being through social services, mental health counseling and the arts. Our staff provides culturally competent programming in the following four areas:

* Family Services (behavioral health, family violence, substance abuse)
* Youth Services (in-school intervention, youth development, supportive living)
* Community Support (health and wellness, community engagement)
* Cultural Arts (arts education, exhibits and collections)

Mattie Rhodes is the only fully bilingual/bicultural state-certified behavioral health care provider in the Greater Kansas City region, and is state-certified in intensive outpatient substance abuse therapy.

Mattie Rhodes is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and began serving the community in 1894.

Job Summary:
The primary responsibilities of this position include providing counseling to Mattie Rhodes Center adolescents or adults, coordinating referrals and intervening with high risk participants. The therapist is responsible for completing required agency documentation, and required direct service hours. In addition, this position is also responsible for participating in program development and evaluation and will be expected to contribute to the implementation of the agency's strategic initiatives. This position is a non-exempt position and flexibility in work schedule is required.

*Salary Negotiable based on Experience.*

Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities:

* Serves as counselor/clinical social worker for assigned individuals and families, groups addressing mental health needs of children, youth, and adults.
* Completes initial assessment, develops treatment plans and periodically evaluates client's progress and maintains documentation according to agency's policies and procedures and requirements.
* Facilitates educational and treatment group for clients enrolled in services.
* Assists in the development and implementation of new programming as needed.
* Implements outcomes measurements tools.
* Some duties may be performed off office premises.
* Participates in agency meetings and provides input to the management team with regard to programs (i.e., evaluation, implementation, etc.).
* Conducts outreach to the community.
* Advocates for clients and the community.
* Represents the Mattie Rhodes Center at various community meetings as assigned.
* Performs other job assignments as required or directed and supports the Agency's public relations efforts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Master Social Work or Counseling degree or LCSW OR LPC eligibility.
* Counseling skills to include strong interpersonal skills.
* An in-depth understanding of cross-cultural competence.
* Ability to communicate with clinical supervisor, counselors and other professionals and to observe professional boundaries both with clients and other professionals.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Two years counseling experience.
* Experience facilitating various therapeutic groups.
* Substance abuse training, not required
* Training in working with Trauma, no required

Work Remotely

* No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance



Application Question(s):
* Willing to be trained in working with survivors of Domestic Violence

Language:
* spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person