POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Adult Services, the therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to victims of human trafficking in East Tennessee. The therapist fulfills an integral role in supporting restoration and recovery for individuals who have experienced trafficking by offering warm, trauma-focused services across various settings. The therapist provides individual therapy and safety planning as well as the implementation of multiple trauma-informed curricula in a group setting as part of Phoenix House, the GFTN transitional housing program.

The full-time therapist will work as a member of a team providing comprehensive services to individuals served by Grow Free TN. The therapist role allows the practitioner the opportunity for creative autonomy in the creation and administration of the therapeutic menu offered by Grow Free TN, with the ability to truly meet the individual where he/she is at based on clinical insight and experience. This role is a non-traditional therapeutic arrangement that offers the practitioner plenty of opportunity for innovative intervention within a collaborative and supportive workplace environment, outside of the constraints of conventional practice environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes strong, ethical relationships with survivors of human trafficking assigned to caseload
• Provides a variety of effective, evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions according to the unique needs of the individual being served
• Effectively and creatively utilizes evidence-based curricula for group therapy intervention
• Meets with all new guests of the Emergency Receiving Center safe house to complete Emotional and Safety Assessment and offer treatment recommendations
• Works closely with Director of Adult Services, Care Coordinators, Housing Support Specialists, and other professionals as part of a comprehensive support team to ensure best outcomes for individuals being served
• Meets with individuals “where they are at” to provide consistent access to therapeutic intervention and facilitate continuity of care; this includes conducting therapy sessions outside of the standard office setting according to the unique service needs of the individual
• Travels within assigned TCTA region for provision of services across broad demographic area
• Meets weekly to biweekly with Director of Adult Services to discuss any service challenges, resource needs, to communicate personal and professional needs, and to engage in the ongoing development of the therapeutic program
• May consult with community stakeholders to provide psychoeducation about the unique clinical needs of survivors of human trafficking
• Maintains timely data entry of service interactions using Apricot software
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; researching best practices; maintaining personal and professional networks
• Other job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The therapist will be thoroughly committed to the mission of the Grow Free TN service model. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Master’s level degree in counseling, clinical mental health services, social work, or similar field required
• Ability to independently practice and facilitate therapeutic interventions, or must be actively meeting with a clinical supervisor to be eligible and working toward clinical licensure
• A minimum of three years of experience working with survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, or other severe traumas is preferred
• Certification or willingness and eligibility to be certified in specific therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, MI, TF-CBT, DBT preferred
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations—this may include individuals of varying gender identities, age, geographic location, racial/ethnic backgrounds, types of trauma and trafficking victimization
• Willingness and ability to adapt therapeutic intervention technique to available conditions
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Willingness to offer atypical office hours as needed
• Ability to manage and/or facilitate crisis de-escalation as needed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Persistence and flexibility, with ability to multitask and prioritize
• Fast learner, quick mind, and capacity for hard work
• Valid Driver’s license and access to personal transportation
• Current insurance and vehicle registration
• Successful completion of criminal background checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate clearly in English both written and verbal
• Good visual & audio capabilities
• Sit or stand for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and/or squat
• PC/Keyboarding abilities
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Work extended hours as needed (>40 per week)

Pay: $52,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37920

POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Youth Services, the therapist is responsible for providing in-home evidence-based therapeutic interventions to victims of human trafficking ages 11 – 26 within the 33-county East Tennessee region. The full-time therapist will work as a member of a team providing comprehensive services to support restoration and recovery. Bilingual in English/Spanish with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes strong, ethical relationships with survivors of human trafficking assigned to caseload
• Provides a variety of effective, evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions according to the unique needs of the individual being served
• Works closely with Director of Youth Services, Care Coordinators, and other internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate and relevant intervention strategies and to enhance the comprehensive support team
• Meets with individuals “where they are at” to provide consistent access to therapeutic intervention and facilitate continuity of care; this includes conducting therapy sessions outside of the standard office setting according to the unique service needs of the individual
• Travels within assigned TCTA region for provision of services across broad demographic area
• Completes assessments and progress reports for monitoring individual progress
• Provides and maintains timely data reports to Director of Youth Services for grant management and service tracking
• Meets weekly with Director of Youth Services to discuss any service challenges, resource needs, and to communicate personal and professional needs
• Engages in ongoing professional development in relevant areas such as youth/emerging adult therapeutic strategies and human trafficking/exploitation
• May consult with community stakeholders to provide psychoeducation about the unique clinical needs of survivors of human trafficking

QUALIFICATIONS

The therapist will be thoroughly committed to the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s mission. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Master’s level degree in counseling, clinical mental health services, social work, or similar field required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages is required
• Ability to independently (or under direct supervision if pursuing licensure) facilitate therapeutic interventions
• A minimum of three years of experience working with survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or other severe traumas is preferred
• Certification or willingness and eligibility to be certified in specific therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, MI, TF-CBT, DBT preferred
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations—this may include individuals of varying gender identities, age, geographic location, racial/ethnic backgrounds, types of traumas and trafficking victimization
• Willingness and ability to fluidly adapt therapeutic intervention technique to available conditions
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours; accessibility outside of standard business hours in order to meet the needs of the client and family
• Ability to manage and/or facilitate crisis de-escalation as needed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Persistence and flexibility, with ability to multitask and prioritize
• Fast learner, quick mind, and capacity for hard work
• Valid Driver’s license and access to personal transportation
• Current insurance and vehicle registration
• Successful completion of criminal background checks and DMV checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal
• Good visual & audio capabilities
• Sit or stand for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and/or squat
• PC/Keyboarding abilities
• Work extended or irregular hours as needed (>40 per week; flex time strongly encouraged)

Job Title: Therapist

Department: Grow Free Tennessee

Reports To: Director of Youth Services

Hours: Full-time w/ benefits

Salary: $50,000 – $52,000

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: On the road