Careers

Description:

IRC Background:  IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview: 

The mental health counselor provides culturally and linguistically appropriate individual and group mental health counseling services primarily to Spanish-speaking survivors of human trafficking utilizing evidenced-based and evidenced-informed interventions. Services are provided to survivors from various national and ethnic backgrounds. This position does not directly manage any staff but will work as part of a team and will coordinate activities with WARN case managers and other staff. In addition to providing counseling services, this position helps educate survivors of human trafficking about behavioral health and engages in capacity building activities as IRC works to educate providers about human trafficking victims’ and survivors’ health needs to strengthen community capacity to respond to and serve survivors. This position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Provide in-office and/or remote individual and group counseling to all assigned clients.
• Utilize the most appropriate evidenced-based and evidenced-informed practices to mitigate distress and improve symptoms under the supervision of a clinical supervisor.
• Formulate individual and family service plans.
• Deliver all services utilizing a client-centered and trauma-informed approach.
• Based on clients’ needs, make referrals to psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care providers, or other outside services providers.
• Arrange for interpreters for individual therapy sessions as needed.
• Manage suicide assessments, safety planning, mandatory reporting as needed.
• Manage a caseload of clients by providing services mentioned previously and maintaining client files by completing required documentation, reports and data entry in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with the Clinical Supervisor and WARN Case Managers to ensure that services are being delivered effectively and in a timely manner.
• Provide group outreach sessions and workshops, as requested by WARN clients.
• Support development and delivery of Psychoeducation modules and Psychological First Aid training.
• Provide network capacity-building activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Eligibility:

• Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent professional and/or lived experience with ability for independent licensure within 24 months as well as have license in LCSW’s, LPC’s, LMHC’s and LMFT’s  
• At least two years’ experience providing mental health therapy, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alternative specialty a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is preferred.
• In lieu of lived experience, experience working with refugees and/or immigrants; cross-cultural or overseas experience accepted.
• Understanding of the systems that intersect with migration and resettlement.
• Understanding of social service system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning.
• Strong computer, keyboard, email, and general office skills.
• Current driver’s license and valid insurance.