Part-Time Psychotherapist

The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We offer rehabilitation services to those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota and we have US offices in Georgia and DC as well as offices in Africa and the Middle East.

The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring a Part-Time Psychotherapist (24 hours per week) to provide psychological assessment and treatment to survivors of torture and their family members. Psychotherapy services are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The Psychotherapist provides individual therapy as well as group therapy.

Position Open to Candidates

• Located in the U.S. who are authorized to work in the U.S. and will not need CVT to sponsor them on a work visa.

Remote Status

• Position is partially remote.
• 40% in-office in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
• 60% remote.

Benefits Employees in benefit-eligible positions are offered a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Paid time off
• Options for health, dental, vision
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

Responsibilities

• Psychotherapy

• Conduct initial interviews and make diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.

• Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions at a frequency determined with the client.

• Conduct group therapy sessions.

• Assist clients with political asylum claims by occasionally writing psychological asylum reports and supporting the client as appropriate.

• Documentation

• Complete clinic paperwork including session chart notes, psychological assessment reports, treatment plans, and closing treatment summaries.

• Complete databases and assessment measures on clients.

• Prepare treatment plans and other necessary documentation for clinic records and third-party reimbursement needs.

• Interdisciplinary Team and Partner Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team context.

• Provide input to team members regarding clients psychological progress and seek input from others about related treatment needs.

• Offer written and oral expert testimony related to the psychological effects of torture.

• Help staff the Information & Referral team on a rotational basis.

• Participate in all case consultation meetings.

• Community Training and Events

• Represent CVT in various settings including professional and community events at the local, state, and national level.

• Lead and facilitate community trainings for professionals and community members on topics such as the impact of trauma and torture, self-care, and mental health.

Qualifications

• Required Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

• MA or PhD/PsyD in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

• License-eligible as an LP, LICSW, or LMFT in Minnesota.

• 1 year of experience providing mental health services, including treatment of survivors of trauma.

• Preferred Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

• Licensed as an LP, LICSW, or LMFT in Minnesota.

• At least 3 years of post-degree experience providing psychological services, including treatment of survivors of trauma.

• Experience working professionally with refugees, asylum seekers, or immigrants.

• Experience providing psychological services via an interpreter.

• Fluent in Somali.

• Knowledge of evidence-based and relationship-based therapy models.

• Formal training and experience in clinical mental health assessment, including the use of measures in practice and/or research.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, recognize appropriate boundaries, and cope with emotionally stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and problem-solve appropriately.
• Ability to complete documentation in a high-quality and timely manner.
• Ability to design, create, and deliver presentations for different audiences, including comfort with public speaking.
• Open to feedback and willing to learn.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional collaborative relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Commitment to engaging in human rights work.
• Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail, and time management, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Work Environment

• Subject to change.
• Typical office environment.
• Time spent on the computer is approximately 50%.
• Time spent in virtual meetings is approximately 10%.

To Apply Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to: https://dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/us/cvt

Hiring Timeline Most CVT hiring processes for US-based positions take about 8 weeks from when the position closes to when an offer is made to a candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer CVT encourages former clients and their immediate family members (parents, siblings, children, or partners) to apply for employment. To be eligible, a minimum of 6 months must have passed since the end of group services or 12 months for individual or intensive services for the former client and/or their immediate family member.

CVT is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds such as these to apply for this position.