Group Facilitator, Allies in Change Counseling Center, Portland, OR

Group Facilitator 

Posted on: March 28, 2013
Posted by: Allies in Change Counseling Center

INTRODUCTION

Allies in Change Counseling Center is a small social activist organization specializing in anti-domestic violence education and counseling looking for preferably licensed therapists to co-facilitate evening groups working with abusive men.  Come join our diverse and dynamic team. 

DESCRIPTION

Allies in Change Counseling Center is a private adult psychological services center. We offer group counseling for men and women specializing in abuse intervention and anger management. We also offer individual and couples counseling for men and women for a variety of issues including: managing emotions such as anger, depression, stress, and anxiety; building greater intimacy and connection in relationships with others including romantic partners, family members, and friends; coping with significant changes and transitions in life related to relationships, work, family, health, and other issues; and identifying and addressing behaviors that can undermine one's happiness, such as addictions.

Employment Position: Group co-facilitator, license is preferred but not required. 

Employment Status: Part time, minimum commitment of two years, opportunities for increased hours over time.

Days & Hours: Days and hours vary based on groups and appointments. Evening hours are required.  Occasional attendance at Tuesday morning staff meeting requested, but not required.

Reports to: Clinical Director and Operations Manager

Compensation: $100 per two hour group as lead facilitator. $50 per two hour group as co-facilitator.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·         A masters or doctoral degree in a clinical field, preferably licensed

·         Commitment to social activism and the agency mission

·         Familiarity with domestic violence and/or feminist issues

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Must be able to handle stressful situations and/or clients

·         High comfort level working in a diverse environment

·         A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

HOW TO APPLY 
Email: allies@alliesinchange.org 
Fax: (503) 297-7980

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with cover letter that outlines your qualifications for this position. 

Agency Mission: The mission of Allies in Change Counseling Center is to raise awareness of, educate about, and encourage the practice of healthy, loving and respectful relationships with oneself, one's partner and family, and the community. As our name reflects, Allies in Change intends to promote working with others as allies. We acknowledge that some cultural values such as traditional definitions of gender roles and power undermine a person's ability to be fully loving in relationships. We seek to address and change these values on individual, familial and societal levels. As an agency, we seek to practice these values ourselves in both our professional and personal lives.

ALLIES IN CHANGE COUNSELING CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY