MY SISTER'S HOUSE, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Clinical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director, the Clinical Therapist provides therapeutic counseling
services within the Tri-County Area for adult victims/witnesses of domestic violence virtually and in person.

Individual Therapy
 Provides individual assessments to determine treatment needs related to domestic violence.
 Provides weekly individual therapy sessions to established clients
 Works closely with Community Advocates to make appropriate referrals.
 Provides follow-up and support services to terminated clients as needed.

Group Counseling
 Conducts weekly Therapeutic Groups in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.

Community Awareness
 Develops linkages with community mental health organizations and identifies a contact person within
each organization to enhance the resolution of problems that adults and children are experiencing.
 Participates in and conducts speaking engagements, health fairs, workshops, etc. with other staff and
volunteers.

Crisis Intervention
 Participates in the system for intake and emergency backup, if necessary, and to answer questions on
staffing, policies, and procedures.

Victim Advocacy
 Provides advocacy services to community clients

Grant Implementation
 Implements all grant-related tasks and responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency to the standards
written in the grant.
 Completes detailed reports as required by the granting organization.

Training & Research

 Researches and facilitates in-service trainings to educate staff regarding therapeutic issues.
 Utilizes the statistical information gathered to develop information for future grants and programs
within the organization.
 Conducts Outreach Volunteer Training when needed.
 Provides on-the-job training and guidance for volunteers and interns. Will collaborate with the Clinical
Director in fulfilling this duty.

Clinical Therapist
Other Duties & Responsibilities
 Prepares detailed descriptive progress reports and other casework rendered and their outcome.
 Document all sessions and groups completely within 48 hours of service provided
 Maintain regular contact with Clinical Director and immediately report any potentially dangerous client
or security issues identified during group.
 Fulfill mandated reporter duties in the event that suicidality, homicidality or child abuse is revealed by
client.
 Participate in staff meetings and case management meeting when necessary
 Participate in periodic in-services and/or advanced training/workshops provided by MSH.
 Acquire and maintain Victim Service Provider License

Qualifications
 Master’s degree in social work or counseling field
 Excellent listening and communication skills.
 Nonjudgmental attitude and ability to establish an ethical, non-coercive, confidential environment to
facilitate group sharing.
 Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation and exercise sound judgment in assessing security threats.
 Excellent documentation skills.
 Highly dependable and reliable.
 Able to commit to agreed-upon schedule for group facilitation.
 Experience working with adult victims of abuse

Requirements
 Complete On Boarding Training.
 Complete Outreach Training class
 Learn community resources and referrals to other organizations.
 Competent clinical skills
 Counseling and group facilitation skills
 Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Tri-County

Rev. 1/1/22