Licensed Therapist

The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 50+-year nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and empower individuals, families, and groups to realize their aspirations and work together to create a just, vibrant, and sustainable community. ICC strives to address the needs of our diverse, multi-lingual, multi-cultural community.  Today, ICC serves more than 1,000 children and families daily with various programs and services. ICC also strengthens communities through advocacy, neighborhood organizing, and community development initiatives.

Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is seeking a dedicated full-time Licensed

Therapist for the Breaking The Cycle Domestic Violence Program. The Licensed

Therapist is a critical member of the Breaking The Cycle Domestic Violence

Program team, responsible for providing essential therapeutic services to

domestic violence survivors and their families, facilitating support groups,

creating Domestic Violence Care Plans, maintaining accurate case files, and

completing the 40-hour Domestic Violence training. Additionally, the ideal

candidate should have a proven track record in working with domestic violence

survivors in the black, brown, underserved, and LGBTQ+ communities. This

full-time position plays a pivotal role in facilitating healing and

empowerment, working in collaboration with other program staff, and

contributing to the overall mission of ICC.

ROLES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conduct

individual and group therapy sessions for domestic violence survivors,

focusing on trauma-informed care, empowerment, and healthy relationship

building.

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Develop

and implement a curriculum related to healthy relationships for monthly

support groups, ensuring that it meets the unique needs of program

participants.

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Facilitate

monthly support groups for domestic violence survivors, creating a safe and

supportive environment for participants to connect, share, and heal.

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Create and

maintain individualized Domestic Violence Care Plans for survivors, outlining

goals, strategies, and resources to support their journey to safety and

healing.

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Maintain

accurate and confidential case files for each client, documenting progress,

interventions, and any relevant information in compliance with program and

legal requirements.

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Successfully

complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence training program to ensure expertise

in domestic violence issues, legal regulations, and best practices.

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Demonstrate

a proven track record in working with domestic violence survivors in the

black, brown, underserved, and LGBTQ+ communities, understanding the unique

challenges and cultural sensitivities within these communities.

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Conduct

comprehensive assessments to identify survivors' emotional, psychological,

and social needs, tailoring therapy, support groups, and care plan

interventions accordingly.

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Collaborate

with the Case Manager to coordinate care and ensure survivors are receiving

holistic support, including scheduling therapy appointments, facilitating

support groups, and monitoring progress against care plans.

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Work

closely with the Program Manager to ensure program and contractual objectives

and goals are met, actively contributing to the success of the BTC Domestic

Violence Program.

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Engage in

outreach efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence, the program's

services, and the importance of seeking help, establishing community

partnerships to enhance support networks.

JOB

SPECIFICATIONS OR QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

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Licensed

Therapist with a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related

field.

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State

licensure as a therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).

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Successful

completion of the 40-hour Domestic Violence training program.

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Proven

track record in working with domestic violence survivors in the black, brown,

underserved, and LGBTQ+ communities.

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Experience

in providing therapy and counseling services to survivors of domestic

violence, trauma, or related fields.

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Strong

understanding of trauma-informed care, empowerment models, and evidence-based

therapeutic interventions.

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Excellent

communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

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Experience

in facilitating support groups or willingness to learn.

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Basic

Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

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Proficiency

in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and database management.

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Sensitivity

to cultural diversity and an understanding of the unique needs of domestic

violence survivors.

Core Values

ICC is animated by core values,

including mutual respect, empathy, fairness and transparency, commitment to

excellence, and accountability.

Mutual Respect: We

accept the importance of each person’s rights, customs, and wishes. We are

courteous and supportive in our interactions with clients and colleagues.

Empathy: We

strive to understand what others are experiencing and feeling by trying to

see things from their perspectives. We are willing to give our time and energy

to the community and are constantly searching for ways to improve the lives

of those we serve.

Fairness and Transparency: We are committed to authentic, two-way communication,

willing to listen without judgment and, with respect, express our point of view.

We cherish diversity and inclusiveness, embracing the community with its

input and feedback.

Commitment to Excellence: We provide the highest quality service possible, earning

trust and

exceeding expectations. We

continuously learn from experience. We approach challenges with

creativity and flexibility.

Accountability: We

are responsible for the quality and outcomes of the programs we provide, for

explaining why deviations from reasonable expectations may have occurred, and

for responding responsibly at all times, especially when errors in behavior

or judgment have happened.

ICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects our

community's full range and diversity. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our

community members, but we also strive for the same in our employees. ICC is

committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,

ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity

or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental

status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable

law.   We are looking

for a diverse applicant pool. We strongly encourage women of color, persons

with disabilities, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and people

from low-income and working-class backgrounds to apply.

If interested, please send a

resume and cover letter to BTCHiring@ironboundcc.org with the subject

line  “BTC Licensed Therapist”