CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to effectively work with those from
diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt effectively in a fast-paced, trauma-informed
environment
- Ability to maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries in high-stress or
challenging situations
- Cultivate professional relationships with program participants and colleagues to create
an atmosphere of empathy, safety, support, and collaboration within the organization
- Demonstrated integrity and commitment to DOVE’s mission
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- DOVE Center promotes the workplace values of Trust, Compassion, Accountability,
Mutual Respect, Excellence, and Inclusion. In addition to our workplace values, DOVE
Center expects employees to demonstrate commitment to our agency's Mission and
Vision Statement, as well as our agency policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduation from college with a master’s degree (or higher) in social work,
psychology, or related field required
o Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other equivalent unrestricted
professional license (CMHC, LPC, LMFT, etc.) to practice independently as a
mental health therapist; OR
o Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW), or other equivalent associate-level
professional license (ACMHC, etc.) to practice under supervision of DOVE Center
licensed clinician
o Training and/or continuing education applicable to areas of interpersonal trauma,
domestic and sexual violence and abuse preferred
o Training and/or certification in psychological first aid and/or crisis intervention
preferred
o Training and/or certification in an evidenced based trauma specific/trauma
sensitive treatment modality preferred (ex. TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, SE, DBT,
Seeking Safety, LifeSpan Integration, etc.), or willing to complete said training
upon hire
o Speaks and writes fluently in Spanish
o Prior relevant experience as a practicing mental health professional working with
children, adults, and/or families who have experienced trauma and abuse
o Specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skill in the areas of
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of trauma-related barriers to functioning
o Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Word, Excel, Google
Suite, and Google Chrome
o Familiarity and experience with documenting in an electronic record and keeping
documentation current
o For Child/Youth Counseling: Thorough understanding of child development,
attachment, childhood trauma, and child/adolescent treatment. Familiarity with
Washington County resources, agencies, and stakeholders
- Intellectual and Physical Requirements
o Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
o Bending, twisting, reaching, and other movement may be necessary in working
with children/adolescents
o Lifting of office materials (up to 20 lbs.) may also be requested
o Must have reliable transportation
o Travel may occasionally be required for educational or business purposes. It is
not anticipated that any travel would last more than 2 – 3 days
o Must adhere to the federal VAWA & HIPAA laws about confidential protected
health information
o Must adhere to guidelines set forth by DOVE Center, the Department of Human
Services (DHS), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), and other governing bodies,
concerning program policies, licensure requirements, and code of ethics
o Employment dependent upon the successful completion of a criminal
background check and initial onboarding training
Note: Employment at DOVE Center is dependent upon the successful completion of a criminal
background check and initial onboarding training. Must adhere to the federal VAWA & HIPAA
laws pertaining to confidential protected health information. Must adhere to guidelines set forth
by DOVE Center, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC),
and other governing bodies, concerning program policies, licensure requirements, and code of
ethics
DOVE Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital
or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other
basis protected by state or federal law.