Therapist

Job Title: Therapist                                                                                                                            
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                                                          
Department: Counseling                                                                                                                             
Reports to: Counseling Coordinator                                                             
 
For 50 years Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA) has been an essential part of the Kansas City metro region. Our mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault, and to prevent sexual violence in our community. MOCSA is an award-winning employer with a commitment to survivors, evidence-based practices, and trauma stewardship.  This Therapist position will primarily work with clients between the ages of 5-17 who have been impacted by sexual violence. 
 
At MOCSA we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) and invite you to be part of our dedicated and passionate team.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and encourages differences in age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make us unique. Individuals who have been personally impacted by sexual violence are encouraged to apply. We believe that each employee is key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
                                                                                     
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing counseling services to victims of sexual trauma.
 
JOB OBJECTIVES

1. Client Services

   • Provide a minimum of 16 hours a week of evidence-based individual, family and group counseling to survivors of sexual violence, youth with sexual behavior problems, and significant others at MOCSA offices and outreach sites.

   • Maintain productivity requirements at an average of 90% or above.

   • Provide case management including coordination of services with child protective, legal and community collaterals.

   • Complete all client documentation.

   • Participate in collaborative meetings with external professionals.

 
The responsibilities described represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to complete all assigned duties. Grant funds may only be used for the provision of approved activities.
 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work.  Must be eligible for licensure in Missouri and/or Kansas. Must register for clinical supervision within 15 days of hire.  
 
Preferred Qualifications
Credentialed or certifications in evidence-based practices such as EMDR, TF-CBT, or CPT or registration as a Play Therapist. Bilingual Spanish. Experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and/or children who have been involved with the foster care/Family Court system.
 
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Work is typically performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with faculty, staff, administration, funders, and others encountered in the course of work.
 
WORK HOURS
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular evening and occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Four-day and/or hybrid work weeks available. Work schedules will be determined at the time of hire. 
 
TRAVEL
Regular travel throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area to perform counseling and outreach services, as well as participation in agency sponsored events.
 
BENEFITS
Full time benefits include 15 days of vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 sick days, birthday holiday, winter break, 100% employer covered health insurance, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability insurance, EAP, and 2% 403(b) match. 
 
The salary range for this position is $54,000 - $71,000. Therapists at MOCSA are eligible for no-cost clinical supervision, flexible scheduling and agency sponsored training in evidenced-based treatment practices. The base salary range for this role is determined by several factors, including but not limited to education, skills, licensure and certifications, and experience.  The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees, and/or those with advanced credentials. MOCSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse staff.
 
At MOCSA, the safety of our team and the individuals we serve is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate successfully passing a criminal and child abuse and neglect background check, including fingerprinting.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please apply with a cover letter and resume via MOCSA Careers.