About PTR
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery (PTR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the psychological and psychosocial impacts of trauma among forcibly displaced immigrant survivors of human rights abuses and forced displacement resulting from war, torture, persecution related to identity and beliefs and other forms of interpersonal violence. At our Mosaic Healing Center, we: (a) Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed and linguistically accessible psychological and psychosocial care for asylum seekers and refugees from around the world, (b) Expand multidisciplinary clinical capacity to serve highly diverse immigrants through an in-depth yearlong clinical training program, (c) Conduct community outreach, support and training to address the needs of forcibly displaced immigrants and newcomers, and (d) Advocate for policies to prevent trauma and re-traumatization among international survivors of human rights abuses.
Job Description: Bilingual Clinical Coordinator (Part-Time)
Berkeley, California (Hybrid)
ORGANIZATION
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery (PTR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the psychosocial and psychosocial impacts of trauma among international survivors of human rights abuses, forced displacement resulting from war, torture, persecution related to identity and beliefs, gender-based violence and other forms of interpersonal violence. PTR provides culturally and contextually responsive, trauma-informed and linguistically accessible psychological and psychosocial care for asylum seekers and refugees from around the world.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic nonprofit organization working at the juncture of human rights and global mental health. Working in close collaboration with the clinical team and reporting to the Clinical Director, the Clinical Coordinator will support core direct services operations. This
position requires initiative, creativity, strong organizational skills, resourcefulness and an interest in promoting global human rights, peace and psychosocial wellbeing among international populations.
The Clinical Coordinator is a hybrid position, required to be on site in our Berkeley office a minimum of one day a week, with the possibility of the on site requirement increasing in the future.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles and responsibilities of the Trauma Therapist will include the following:
● Support the clinical team in coordination of client care and management of workflow.
● Respond to general requests for information about PTR's referral process, client eligibility, and clinical services.
● Monitor and track client referrals, communicating with referral sources and potential clients in a timely manner as needed.
● Provide introductory and safety screening calls to clients on wait list and triage high risk clients as necessary.
● Facilitate and track client assignments utilizing electronic health records system.
● Create and maintain data tracking systems and protocols necessary for client care as well as grant reporting purposes.
● Manage PTR’s psychiatry care, including internal referrals, scheduling, documentation, coordination of medication refills, direct assistance to clients, and related administrative tasks as needed.
● Coordinate with interpreter program to ensure linguistically accessible services provision.
● Organize and facilitate weekly clinical coordination agenda items and follow-up on tasks with the clinical coordination team and providers.
● Provide training and technical assistance to PTR staff and interns.
● Develop and maintain relationships with referral partners.
● Attend PTR staff meetings and events; perform administrative and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education & Experience
● Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
● 2+ years of experience working in a mental health or healthcare clinic setting.
● Knowledge of Trauma-informed Care.
● Strong data management skills with ability to track patient data and consolidate information from a variety of sources.
● Experience working with electronic health records or similar data management systems.
● Experience working collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
● Interest in global human rights, immigrant rights and social justice.
● Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish.
Preferred Experience
● Masters in social work, psychology, or related field.
● Experience working cross-culturally with diverse international populations, and/or with highly vulnerable individuals or communities.
● Experience working with high-risk populations and providing triaging as necessary.
● Experience using Salesforce for client and/or other data management.
● Multilingual in languages spoken by the client population served by PTR.
Competencies & Interests
● Highly detail-oriented, organized, and independent.
● Ability to effectively conduct administrative, logistical and communication tasks.
● Ability to plan for and meet deadlines, prioritize and manage a dynamic task load.
● Strong coordination, time-management and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to address a wide variety of challenges with creativity, initiative and resourcefulness.
● Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands, delays or unexpected events.
● Ability to learn quickly, and be receptive to feedback.
● Ability to protect client confidentiality and privacy according to HIPAA regulations.
● Ability to set boundaries, practice self-care, and maintain professional demeanor.
● Cultural humility, sensitivity to cultural nuance and respectfulness for identity differences.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
● Proficiency with MS Office Suite, G-Suite, and internet research.
SALARY & BENEFITS
● $30 - $35/hr
● Health Care Plan: Kaiser or Blue Shield Medical Coverage, and Dental and Vision
● Language Differential Pay
● Professional Development Allowance
● 401k Retirement Plan
● Part-time (20 hours per week) Hybrid Schedule
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills
required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Application: If interested, please submit the following to jobs@traumapartners.org with the subject “Application for Clinical Coordinator”: 1) a job application form 2) A cover letter; 3) Your most recent curriculum vitae or resume. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled, and start date is as soon as possible. PTR is committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects the nature of our work, as well as our international client population. POC, LGBT, and immigrant candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, color, disability (physical and mental, includes HIV and AIDs), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion (includes religious dress and grooming), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, or request for FMLA in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Job Description: Bilingual (Spanish) Trauma Therapist (Full-time or Part Time)
Berkeley, California (Hybrid)
ORGANIZATION
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery (PTR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the psychosocial and psychosocial impacts of trauma among international survivors of human rights abuses, forced displacement resulting from war, torture, persecution related to identity and beliefs, gender-based violence and other forms of interpersonal violence. PTR provides culturally and contextually responsive, trauma-informed and linguistically accessible psychological and psychosocial care for asylum seekers and refugees from around the world.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic nonprofit organization working at the juncture of global mental health and human rights. Reporting to the Counseling Program Manager, the Trauma Therapist is a full-time direct service role that will provide individual, family, group therapy, case management and psychological/asylum evaluations for international survivors of human rights abuses, asylum seekers and refugees. PTR’s philosophy of healing utilizes evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally attuned healing modalities that are relational and humanistically oriented to increase survivors’ agency, improve adaptive coping strategies, reduce survivor’s trauma symptomatology, and create safe spaces for healing to restore a sense of hope, safety and control over survivors’ lives.
In addition to clinical experience providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for diverse communities, this position requires flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness and independence. Essential for this position is a sustained commitment to advancing global social justice & human rights, with a focus on the needs of human rights abuse survivors and immigrants seeking greater safety in the United States.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles and responsibilities of the Trauma Therapist will include the following:
Direct Client Care (90%)
● Provide culturally and contextually responsive, trauma-informed and relationally-oriented individual and family psychotherapy for asylum seekers and refugees.
● Complete intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans and priorities in collaboration with clients.
● Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor client progress, assess progress towards goals and developing needs and circumstances at 24-week intervals.
● Provide clinical case management and advocacy support, including assistance with connecting clients to community resources to address varied medical, legal, social, economic, employment and educational needs.
● In collaboration with the Counseling Program Manager, design and facilitate groups to support the collective healing of survivors of human rights abuses that are culturally attuned to alternative modalities of collective healing.
● Conduct asylum evaluations for individuals referred for evaluations during the asylum claim process. Collaborate with legal representatives and testify in Immigration Court, as needed. Accompany clients to asylum interviews and court hearings, as indicated.
● Complete client documentation and data collection in Salesforce electronic client charting system as per agency guidelines and grant requirements.
● Participate in client care and programmatic team meetings, consultation and supervision.
Community Collaboration , Training and Other Responsibilities (10%)
● Represent PTR to community members, partners and organizations through external presentations and capacity-building activities.
● In collaboration with the Counseling Program Manager and the Director of Client Care, support the provision of offering trauma informed training for partners and providers regarding the mental health and wellness needs of asylum seekers and refugees.
● Help develop & sustain collaborative relationships with partners & providers in the community.
● Complete data reporting and administrative duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education & Experience
● Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW), Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy (MA, MS) or Clinical Psychology (PsyD or PhD).
● Licensed as a mental health provider in the state of California (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD) or able to obtain licensure in CA if licensed in another state.
● We will consider pre-licensure candidates who are registered with the BBS as an AMFT, ASW, APCC and are working towards their license. Clinical supervision is provided in this position for prelicensure candidates.
● 3+ years of experience providing trauma-informed psychological care for diverse and underserved
populations including immigrants.
● Fluency in written and oral Spanish.
● Experience with trauma-informed approaches to care.
● Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Experience
● Experience working with refugees and/or asylum seekers.
● International work, study and/or living experience.
● Experience conducting psychological evaluations for asylum claims.
Competencies & Interests
● Commitment to global social justice, anti-racism and human rights.
● Interest in contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive team environment.
● Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to work effectively under pressure with limited resources.
● Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Drive.
Salary & Benefits
• $65,000-$85,000 annual salary
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Language Differential Pay
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Professional Development Allowance
• 401k Retirement
• Flexible work schedule (combination of on site and remote work schedule)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
If interested, please submit the following to jobs@traumapartners.org
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, color, disability (physical and mental, includes HIV and AIDs), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion (includes religious dress and grooming), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or request for FMLA in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.