Trauma Therapist

Trauma Therapist

Status: FT Salary Exempt

Reports to:

Clinical Director

Hours:

In-person with occasional remote work (May include evening hours based on need)

Location:

St. Louis City, MO 63139
Salary: 60,000
Benefits:
In addition to salary, Healing Action Network offers a generous benefits package that includes 120 hours of PTO plus 80 hours of sick time for new hires, 11 company paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, 100% paid health, dental and vision insurance effective with the first day of employment and more

Healing Action Network partners with survivors and the community to end human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. We do this through community awareness, client advocacy, and a comprehensive array of services. We fulfill our mission through two distinct programs.

Center for Survivors - We provide trauma recovery services that include intensive service management, trauma therapy, individual and group peer support services, drop-in support center, and psychoeducation & trauma groups to adults who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation including, but not limited to, sex trafficking, prostitution, stripping, escorting, pornography, and survival sex.

Communities Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE) - CATE is a statewide advocacy and education program to prevent and respond to human trafficking and exploitation. Primary activities include community education, research & data collection, and standards of care.

The Trauma Therapist will utilize trauma-focused treatment modalities to provide individual counseling, group counseling, and group psychoeducation to adults who have experienced trafficking and/or Commercial Sexual Exploitation.

This could be a good fit if you have…

• Clinical experience and enjoyment working with clients affected by trauma and dissociation, substance use disorders, severe anxiety and depression, eating disorders, and those affected by domestic and sexual violence
• Applied knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and best practices in working with individuals with PTSD and complex trauma
• The capacity to provide assistance in a timely, sensitive, and supportive manner based on trauma- informed practice principles
• Ability to form trusting relationships with survivors with a history of relational trauma
• A rights-based, harm reduction, and social justice framework
• A flexible, creative, and proactive working style, using one’s own initiative to anticipate the unexpected and remain resourceful
• Demonstrated ability to use person-first language and refrain from stigmatizing language
• Demonstrated ability to model appropriate relational boundaries, use team as support, and practice self-care when exposed to high volume of traumatized victims
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple tasks including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities with effective record keeping
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, set and meet goals and deadlines
• Willingness to serve as a team member in the Center for Survivors and collaborate with wrap-around services as needed

What You’ll Do…

• Establish a helping relationship, assess complex problems, select interventions to help Members function effectively
• Provide individual and group therapy to adult survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) for both in-person therapy for Members living in the St. Louis region and Telehealth therapy for survivors in underserved, rural areas of Missouri
• Provide psychoeducation groups surrounding trauma, healthy relationships, and substance use recovery
• Work with Members to complete a…