Job Description

Licensed Trauma Therapist

Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes.

CommQuest is currently seeking a part-time and/or full-time Trauma Therapist for our Alliance Outpatient office. The Trauma Therapist provides specialized therapeutic services to individuals focusing on recovery and resilience principles. They empower individuals who have experienced severe mental illness and trauma to integrate, function, and succeed in their natural environments. Services include trauma-focused interventions, symptom monitoring, crisis management, ongoing assessment of needs, advocacy, and connections to natural and community supports and resources. The Trauma Therapist is expected to establish working relationships with diverse individuals in various settings and situations. They must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others on behalf of the client both within the agency and in the community. The position requires experience working with adults with severe mental illness and a strong background in trauma therapy.

CommQuest Services, Inc. is in partnership with Great Minds Fellowship !

In this role, you will :

• Be valued as an expert
• Provide leadership
• Make a real difference
• Grow professionally

What is CommQuest?

CommQuest Services is one of the largest non-profit mental health, addiction recovery, and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio, working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. We help people make positive changes in their lives through in-patient, outpatient and school-based programs, along with supportive services - from basic needs to employment assistance.

Are you interested in CommQuest, but don't see a job you are interested in right now? Send us your story, resume and qualifications to HR@commquest.org .

What you gain:

• Relationships with an exceptional team committed to our clients' recovery
• Rewarding experience in the behavioral and substance abuse field
• Opportunities to train the next generation of therapists
• Peace of mind knowing you are benefiting the clients we serve and the community at large

What you'll do:

• Provide e mpowerment and promotion of recovery and resilience principles, with a specific emphasis on trauma recovery.
• Provide facilitation and development of daily living skills, addressing trauma-related challenges.
• Maintain effective crisis management, considering trauma triggers and responses.
• Maintain regular contact with client caseload while providing trauma-competent advocacy and outreach.
• Provide symptom monitoring and trauma-focused interventions to reduce psychological symptoms.
• Perform accurate and timely documentation of trauma-focused interventions, according to agency standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field is highly preferred, with additional training or certification in trauma therapy. Minimum LPC or LSW is required. Those with LISW or LPCC preferred.
• Previous experience working with adults with severe mental illness and trauma is highly preferred.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other providers in the agency and community, with a specific focus on trauma-competent collaboration.
• Requires a valid Ohio Driver's License, proof of auto insurance, and use of a personal vehicle, considering transportation challenges that may arise for trauma survivors.
• Must initiate Sexual Violence Advocate training within 30 days of hire.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Generous time off, including Mental Health days
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Retirement plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• CEU/Licensure reimbursements and Additional Workshops/Trainings:
  • Up to 16 hours of paid work release annually for workshops, with $200 in funds for CEUs (24 hours and $250 for employees maintaining two licenses).
  • Licensure fee coverage up to $320 annually for one license.
  • Flexible work scheduling with supervisor approval to make up time during workshop weeks.
  • Workshops/Trainings: EMDR, DBT, CDCA, & More !
• CommQuest Services, Inc. is in partnership with Great Minds Fellowship !
• Salary listed is base pay. Quarterly bonuses for licensed positions!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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