Overview of SafeNest
Since 1977, SafeNest has been a leading force in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Dedicated to a holistic and innovative approach, SafeNest works tirelessly with survivors, abusive partners, and children impacted by interpersonal violence. With a steadfast commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse, SafeNest serves over 11,000 clients annually, delivering more than 170,000 life-changing services. As Nevada’s largest provider of interpersonal violence services, SafeNest’s impact is driven by its exceptional team of professionals. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an empowering work environment. Together, we are building a safer, more compassionate community.
Job Summary
The employee will conduct intakes, ongoing therapy sessions, group sessions with populations served at the agency both onsite at shelter and the main office. This includes, but is not limited to: victims, perpetrators, adolescents, and children, male and female. Documentation and reporting to the courts and other agencies will be completed professionally and appropriately. This employee is responsible for maintaining their license and appropriate CE’s for credentialing purposes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct bio/psycho/social intake sessions for both victims and people who use violence using SafeNest assessment
- Diagnose clients utilizing DSM-5 TR criteria
- Provide ongoing therapy for individuals: men, women, adults, adolescents, and children and families in the shelter setting, and office setting
- Maintain a caseload of 25 weekly appointments
- Shelter requirements are 2 days a week
- Document case notes in a timely and appropriate manner by utilizing SOAP note criteria
- Meet Medicaid and commercial insurance standards for documentation including and not limited to: PARs (prior authorization requests), billing codes, bio/psycho/social assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, 30-day claim amendments, and CASII/LOCUS scoring
- Provide support to populations in shelter through conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and practice of grounding techniques
- Conduct group sessions with victims, male and female within the shelter setting
- Become informed regarding the effects of domestic violence on the entire family
- Learn and utilize therapeutic methods based on trauma-informed care
- Write progress reports for the courts and CPS
- Attend clinical team meetings and Medicaid supervision
- Attend monthly supervision with Clinical Director
Work in conjunction with SafeNest partners to support domestic violence counseling needs and client management. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Fully licensed clinically by the appropriate Board is preferred. However, licensed interns by the relevant Board will also be considered.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Interns
- Willing and able to become certified as a Batterers' Intervention Counselor is mandatory
- Flexible to work Saturday’s
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish & English) preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
- The physical demands and work environment represent what will be required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Regular attendance during scheduled business hours is expected. However, this position requires occasional flexibility and may include weekends as needed to accomplish department goals and objectives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SafeNest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
