Contract Youth Program Therapist (Part Time)

Update (7/15/2019: This position has been filed. 

Part-Time Position

(6-10 hours/week)

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Contract Youth Program Therapist is responsible for planning and facilitating open-ended grief support groups for children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. This position collaborates with other program staff and volunteers on planning and implementing innovative grief support services in the Seattle area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create curriculum for children’s grief support groups and concurrent caregiver groups
• Facilitate open-ended, child-centered grief support groups for children, teens, and their caregivers
• Conduct briefing meetings with volunteers before each group and debriefing meetings after each group
• Respond to clinical emergencies and volunteer/group member concerns
• Maintain consistent contact with group member guardians/caregivers as needed
• Assess for mental health and behavioral concerns among group members and take appropriate clinical action as needed
• Participate in clinical staff meetings
• Provide occasional sick/vacation coverage for adult group facilitators
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer co-facilitators
• Provide outreach to schools and other community organizations in need of grief support
• Participate in planning and implementation of children’s program events including Summer Camp, Holiday party, Summer BBQ, May Walk, etc.
• Participate in broader Healing Center program activities including Ceremony of Remembrance, Oktoberfest, Annual Luncheon, etc.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other related field
• Group facilitation experience with children, teens and adults
• Facility in interacting with children in child-centered manner
• Experience implementing therapeutic play techniques with children and teens
• Experience with clinical interventions around behavior and mental health concerns in children
• Understanding of grief and loss across the lifespan
• Proficiency in collaborating with team members
• Experience in training, recruiting, and managing volunteers
• Understanding of and dedication to the mission of the Healing Center
• Demonstrated ability to work within a growing non-profit environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must possess sound judgment; prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to details; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Flexibility in schedule to include the potential for both evening and weekend hours

Compensation:

Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

About The Healing Center:

The Healing Center offers a safe, loving place that honors grief and helps individuals move through it and heal. We serve children, teens, and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@healingcenterseattle.org or by clicking on the button below. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.