Therapy Program Coordinator

API Chaya’s mission is to empower survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. We build power by educating and mobilizing South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all immigrant communities to end exploitation, creating a world where all people can heal and thrive. ​We work in diverse communities, including immigrant and refugee, young people, LGBTQ, faith-based, and various ethnic and cultural groups. We are housed in a confidential location in Seattle, WA. For more information about our organization, please visit www.apichaya.org .

The Mental Health Therapy Program Coordinator oversees the Therapy Program at API Chaya, ensuring that all services align with the organization’s mission and values. The Mental Health Therapy Program Coordinator will be working closely with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including individuals who have experienced multiple types of harm. The Mental Health Therapy Program Coordinator will be a fully licensed professional, will have a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach to therapy and counseling, and extensive experience in providing therapy and a deep understanding of supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual trauma, and human trafficking in a therapeutic context. Additionally, the coordinator should have training and experience in some of the following modalities: EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, and Art Therapy.). The Mental Health Therapy Program Coordinator is expected to fulfill a wide range of responsibilities, including: 1) demonstrating skill in crisis intervention, 2) possessing knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics related to their licensure, 3) having knowledge of and the ability to comply with Washington State’s mental health code, 4) understanding and ensuring HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance within a mental health context, and 5) holding experience and licensure to provide clinical supervision. Additionally, an understanding of the South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and immigrant communities and cultures in our region is crucial to supporting the clients we serve. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (75% Clinical work; 25% management support and training)

• Conduct intake assessment and clinical assessments in a culturally appropriate manner
• Provide trauma informed and culturally relevant therapeutic interventions to clients
• Provide crisis intervention services to clients
• Develop an effective treatment plan congruent with clients’ cultural beliefs and values focused on client led goals
• Participate in and attend clinical consultations, therapy team meetings, direct service team meetings, and other relevant meetings
• Consult with advocates and community organizers about specific cases as appropriate 
• Comply with HIPAA requirements (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) including maintaining HIPAA compliant records Develop and maintain progress reports, treatment plans, and other clinical forms and documentations in compliance with API Chaya’s policies
• Coordination of API Chaya’s Mental Health Therapy Program which includes managing referrals, caseloads, and supervising therapy interns. 
• Manage contract therapy team, including arranging clinical consults with external clinical consult, provide clinical supervision, ensure contract therapists maintain compliance with API Chaya’s standards, manage referrals and client list, provide on-call availability for consultation with part-time therapists as needed
• Other related duties as assigned by Program Managers

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A working understanding of the complexity of survivor experiences: domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking is only one of many issues shaping survivors’ lives and their opportunities
• A working understanding of the intersections of historical trauma and as it relates to the biopsychosocial well-being of immigrant and refugee communities
• A working understanding of how intergenerational trauma manifests among survivors, its impact on mental health, and effective treatment modalities for addressing whole-family dynamics
• A working understanding of the relationships between systemic oppression and mental health inequities
• Demonstrates commitment towards the empowerment of survivors of violence among South Asian, Asian, and Pacific Islanders and the diverse communities these groups take part in
• A working understanding of the connections between ending domestic violence and movements to end other forms of oppression and inequality
• Possesses excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills to address complex situations
• Proactively seeks support for self from coworkers and supervisor
• Flexibility, creativity and positive workplace attitude
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and reflective conversation
• Ability to multitask and can reliably follow through on commitments; completes tasks on time
• Gives, receives and uses constructive feedback to get work done
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• A management style that fosters trust and promotes the professional growth of staff therapists

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or related field plus at least three years post graduate clinical experience providing individual therapy with 18+ adults in a clinical setting
• Licensed to provide mental health counseling in the State of Washington (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW). 
• Licensed to provide clinical supervision in WA state
• A deep demonstrated commitment to working against domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, trauma, victimization, and gender-based violence
• Experience and comfort working with people of diverse ethnic, religious, national, class, disability, and cultural backgrounds as well as people of all gender identities and sexualities.
• Familiarity with conditions and issues impacting immigrant and refugee communities
• Available during core work hours of 10AM-4PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional availability during evenings and weekends. In office attendance is required for at least 2 days every week.
• Reliable internet and access to a private office space when working remotely
• Basic proficiency in using Internet, MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander languages, and/or Spanish
• Previous experience providing therapy specifically for survivors of gender-based violence
• Experience working with interpreters

API Chaya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, disability, ethnicity, age, religion, caste, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or human trafficking encouraged to apply. 

We are located in a confidential location in Seattle, WA. Our office is wheelchair-accessible, and we aim to have a scent-free space. We also provide interpretation and/or CART for Deaf & hard of hearing folks. We welcome employees to bring their full selves to work and strive to make our office as accessible as possible.

COMPENSATION

Based on experience, full-time (1.0 FTE) compensation for this position starts at $$78,475 - $88,284 DOE salary range. Generous PTO package includes vacation, agency and personal holidays, self-care days, sick/safe leave. Generous benefits package includes agency-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, transportation benefits, and agency contribution to a SIMPLE IRA account.