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: African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator (Part Time)
Berkeley, California (Hydrid)
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.
AFRICAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (ACP) DESCRIPTION
Partnership for Trauma Recovery (PTR) is seeking an African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator. ACP provides psychological and psychosocial care for African immigrants and conducts targeted outreach to expand awareness of and increase access to PTR’s services. This position is a grant funded position through Alameda County Behavioral Health through June 30, 2023 and is contingent on ongoing funding.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic nonprofit organization working at the juncture of global mental health and human rights. The primary responsibility of the African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator will be to provide trauma-informed, culturally reflective and linguistically accessible psychosocial support and community healing for African immigrants. Working closely with the clinical and program teams, the African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator will provide case management and supportive counseling, conduct community outreach; organize events to raise awareness and increase understanding of mental health needs among African immigrants; foster cross-cultural dialogue and reduce stigma related to mental health needs. This role will also implement psycho- educational and capacity-building activities with African organizations, partners and communities in the Bay Area. In addition to an understanding of the diverse African populations resettled in the Bay Area, this position requires flexibility, resourcefulness and independence, and a commitment to advancing human rights & global social justice with a focus on the needs of African survivors seeking greater safety in the United States.
Effective July 1, 2022, PTR is transitioning from a full-time tele-health model to a Hybrid Service Delivery model that combines in person direct care with remote work. This position will be required to offer in-person service delivery a minimum of two days/week either at PTR offices or in the community. This policy will be reviewed in an ongoing manner and formally reassessed August 31, 2023, with the possibility of increasing the in-person requirement
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles and responsibilities of the African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator will include the following:
Community Outreach, Communication & Collaboration (50%)
- Identify African community leaders and organizations, and build professional relationships and engage with the aim of reducing stigma, and awareness raising around the of context mental health .
- Develop and sustain cross-cultural understanding and mutually beneficial relationships with community partners and organizations serving African populations.
- Represent PTR to community partners and organizations through events, presentations and capacity-building activities
- Conduct psychoeducation workshop, community events, and meeting
- Collaborate with other program teams around mental health issues, de-stigmatization programming
- Conduct need assessment to identify the needs of the communities.
- Supporting African community members and clients through service referrals and accompanying clients.
- Assist in the development of innovative strategies for community engagement
- Provide technical and administrative support to program interns and volunteers as necessary.
Individual support, Awareness Raising and Sensitization ( 50%)
- Conducting consultative meetings with community members who need mental health support .
- Coordinate client care with Mental Health Specialist throughout client care process
- In collaboration with the Mental Health Specialist to establish and co-facilitate support groups with specific focus on mental health
- Establish, strengthen and facilitate support groups with African youth, and other marginalized members of communities
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- Interest in the psychological and psychosocial wellbeing of African immigrants or international human right abuse survivors.
- Ability to comfortably address and discuss the community mental health and wellbeing needs of international survivors of human rights abuses without judgment or stigma.
- Knowledge of and connections with African communities in the Bay Area, and in particular with agencies and locations where African community members gather for activities, socializing, services and programming.
- Spoken and written proficiency in English.
Preferred experiences
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health or related field preferred.
- Experience working with forcibly displaced refugee and/or asylum seeking populations.
- Experience planning & implementing community outreach activities & psycho-educational trainings.
- Oral fluency in French, Swahili, Wolof or other African languages are preferred.
- Commitment to global social justice and human rights.
- Comfortable expressing cultural humility
- Regular access to a car and ability to travel to different locations in the Bay Area.
Salary & Benefits
- 27,500-30,000 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 with the subject “Application for African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator”: 1) A cover letter; 2) Your most recent curriculum vitae or resume. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. To learn more about Partnerships for Trauma Recovery, please visit our website at www.traumapartners.org. PTR is committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects the nature of our work, as well as our international client population. POC, LGBTQ+, and immigrant candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) organization 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: Trauma Therapist (Full-time or Part Time)
Berkeley, California (Hydrid)
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 andeducational 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.
● 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
• 60,000-$70,000 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 with the subject Application for Trauma Therapist: 1) a cover letter and 2) your most recent curriculum vitae or resume. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. To learn more about Partnerships for Trauma Recovery, please visit our website at www.traumapartners.org. PTR is committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects the nature of our work as well as our international client population. BIPOC, LGBTQ 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
• 60,000-$70,000 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 with the subject Application for Bilingual Trauma Therapist: 1) a cover letter and 2) your most recent curriculum vitae or resume. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. To learn more about Partnerships for Trauma Recovery, please visit our website at www.traumapartners.org. PTR is committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects the nature of our work as well as our international client population. BIPOC, LGBTQ 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: Human Rights Clinic Clinical Coordinator (Full time)
Berkeley, California (Hydrid)
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery (PTR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the psychosocial and psychosocial impacts of trauma among survivors of international human rights abuses, forcibly displaced resulting from war, torture, and 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.
Northern California Human Rights Clinic (HRC)
The Human Rights Clinic (HRC) housed at Eastmont Wellness Center provides forensic medical evaluation to survivors of torture who are under going the asylum application process. Over the past four years, the clinic has performed over 700 forensic evaluations for clients.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The HRC Clinical Coordinator will be joining a dynamic nonprofit organization working at the juncture of global mental health, human rights and immigration, and will have the opportunity to have a lasting impact on individuals’ lives. The clinical coordinator will provide clinical coordination and case management services for asylum seekers from different countries around the world in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of professionals providing direct services. This position will also offer a unique opportunity to become part of the pro bono Human Rights Clinic within Alameda Health System and a team of passionate medical providers serving asylum seekers.
As part of PTR and the HRC, the clinical coordinator will be in a unique position to leverage resources offered by both PTR and the Alameda Health system to support HRC/PTR clients. The position assists with navigating medical, legal and social services as well as help establish collaborative partnerships in order to increase clients’ access to support. This position requires strong organization, resourcefulness, flexibility, independence and a passion for promoting peace and wellbeing for forcibly displaced communities seeking greater safety and dignity in the United States.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Rights Clinic (HRC) Clinical Coordination (70%)
● Oversee referrals both to and from the HRC, and partner organizations and providers, including refugee resettlement agencies, legal providers, community mental health practitioners, faith-based programs and others.
● Oversee patient scheduling for HRC appointments, communication with lawyers and coordination of interpreter services.
● Implement specialized intake, screening and Survivor of Torture eligibility determinations.
● Facilitate navigation for HRC patients, through the coordination and provision of services, including linkage to financial counselors for insurance enrollment and medical follow-ups.
● Coordinate with providers, medical students and residents who are interested in learning and observing at the Human Rights Clinic and facilitate educational opportunities.
● Utilize PTR/HRC Information management systems to track patient data and support data integration and reporting between the two organizations (PTR and HRC).
● Create a space that welcomes patients and supports staff and interpreters who serve them with openness and respect for each person’s cultural and historical experiences.
● Support HRC team through administrative, outreach and logistical tasks as needed e.g. coordinating meetings, organizing trainings, filling out forms, etc.
● Office management, including troubleshooting technical and other issues as they arise, communicating with vendors, and others as needed.
Provision of Psychosocial Care & Case Management (30%)
● Provide culturally appropriate, linguistically accessible, and trauma-informed case management to clients, including assistance with connecting them to community resources to address their needs.
● Conduct initial and follow-up assessments to determine patients’ needs, develop and implement individualized intervention plans, and obtain patient outcomes at regular intervals.
● Complete case notes, and documentation in Salesforce electronic client charting system as per agency guidelines and procedure.
● Assist the Program Manager in the development and design of the case managementprogram framework and support the care coordination process for HRC/PTR clients.
● Engage in new programming initiatives and partnerships as they arise and identify opportunities for psychosocial care program development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education & Experience
● Bachelor's Degree in social work, public health or related field.
● Experience with Electronic Medical Records or other patient related data systems.
● Experience utilizing assessment tools.
● Experience working in a hospital or community based medical clinic setting.
● Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
● Experience working cross-culturally with highly vulnerable individuals or communities.
● Experience providing trauma-informed care.
Required Competencies & Skills
● Highly detail-oriented, organized and independent.
● Strong coordination, time-management and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to learn quickly and be receptive to feedback.
● Ability to address challenges with creativity, initiative and resourcefulness.
● Ability to write with professional language and maintain excellent records.
● Ability to protect client confidentiality and privacy according to HIPAA regulations.
● Ability to set boundaries, practice self-care, and maintain professional demeanor.
● Flexibility and adaptability to developing program needs and requirements.
● Cultural humility, sensitivity to cultural nuance and respectfulness for identity differences
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
● Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Drive, and internet research.
● Commitment to the wellbeing of the refugee and asylum-seeking population & interest in global human rights, immigrant rights and social justice.
Preferred Experience
● Fluency in a language commonly spoken among refugee and asylum-seeking populations in the Bay Area (Spanish, Tigrinya, etc.).
● Experience working in multiple languages and/or with in-person interpreters.
● Experience working with forcibly displaced people.
Salary & Benefits
● $55,000- $60,000 Annual Salary
● Health Care plan
○ Multiple options through Kaiser & Blue Cross Blue Shield
○ Dental Insurance
○ Vision Insurance
● Language Differential Pay
● Time off
○ 15 PTO days
○ 18 observed holidays
○ Sick days : 1 hr of sick time per 30 hours worked
○ Up to 5 days Bereavement leave
● Professional Development Allowance
● 401k Retirement
● Flexible work schedule (Hybrid model, 2 days/week onsite)
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 with the subject Application for Human Rights Clinic Clinical Coordinator 1) a cover letter and 2) your most recent curriculum vitae or resume. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. To learn more about Partnerships for Trauma Recovery, please visit our website at www.traumapartners.org. PTR is committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects the nature of our work as well as our international client population. BIPOC, LGBTQ 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.