Psychology Research Intern, Haley Consulting Services, New York, NY

Psychology Research Intern

Posted on: May 25, 2013
Application deadline: June 8, 2013
Posted by: Haley Consulting Services

DESCRIPTION

Interns (two are needed) will perform literature reviews and write reviews of the literature paper on 1. Self psychology and psychotherapy, and 2. predictors of male sexual coerciveness.

Interns will work directly with Dr. Haley, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, NYU Stern M.B.A., and former president of the New York City Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). (Learn more about Dr. Haley at the website of our sister organization, www.nyc-psych.com)

The internships are unpaid, but will provide excellent learning opportunities and experience as well as, if available to you at your university, the ability to earn credits from your school.

Applicants must be feminists, have excellent social, communication and writing skills, and the ability to search and review psychology and psychiatric literature. Qualified candidates must be available to meet with Dr. Haley in her office Monday or Tuesday afternoons for 1-2 hours as needed. The internships require 8-10 hours per week and a one semester commitment. Advanced undergraduate psychology majors and psychology graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Start date - June 10, 2013

End date - August 21, 2013

Hours per week - 10

Compensation - Unpaid

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit via email to r.haley@haleyconsulting.com with subject line, "Psychologist Assistant Internship" the following documents, in Word format:

• A cover letter indicating where you learned about our internship, what you hope to gain from the internship, why Haley Consulting should want to work with you, and why you consider yourself a feminist;
• Your resume, and
• A 2-3 page writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills.

Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, Women Against Abuse, Philaldelphia, PA

Behavioral Health Program Supervisor

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Posted by: Women Against Abuse

DESCRIPTION

The Behavioral Health (BH) Program Supervisor will organize services and the administrative needs of the behavioral health program. The Coordinator will supervise the Therapists and BH MSW Interns within all the programs (Shelter/Safe Haven 1, Shelter/Safe Haven 2, St. Elizabeth's Wellness Center, and Sojourner House).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing direct supervision, evaluation and scheduling of the BH team; working with Case Management Supervisors, Hotline & Intake Manager, St. Elizabeth's Wellness Center Staff, and other residential staff to ensure a coordinated Sanctuary and Trauma informed experience; ensuring all records and reports are complete in accordance with WAA standards; Monitor and coordinate procedures and standards (within regulations) for CBH billing of behavioral health services; and working collaboratively and communicating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other social science related field with a minimum of one year of therapy experience.
• At least two years of therapy experience providing therapeutic services to adults.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of the Sanctuary Model is a plus.
• Able to work extended and flex hours when necessary.
• Experience in a residential setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge regarding behavioral health issues and the impact it has on domestic violence survivors is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trauma is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of addiction, co-dependency, recovery and relapse prevention is preferred.
• Ability to work with clients dealing with mental health, drug & alcohol and domestic violence issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience using client database is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situaions.
• Knowledge of CBH billing procedure preferred
• Completion of the 40-hour DV Training required (post hire). Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).

HOW TO APPLY

For Consideration please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: recruiter@womenagainstabuse.org

Clinic Internship, St. John's Shelter for Women and Children, Sacramento, CA

Clinic Internship

Posted on: April 17, 2013
Posted by: St. John's Shelter for Women and Children

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the program director and clinical psychologist, interns work with clients receiving services through St. John's Shelter for Women and Children. St. John's is a multi-faceted 3-tiered program providing participants a 120-day shelter program, employment training and job placement, supportive housing and aftercare services to assist women in moving along the continuum from crisis to self-sustainability over a period of up to 18 months.

Clinic interns work though the psychology clinic at the Shelter to provide mental health services to shelter clients. Interns are afforded opportunities to practice and further develop their skills assisting clients in addressing effects of homelessness, trauma, behavioral and social difficulties, chronic mental illness and other mental health issues. Experience is afforded in areas of case management, individual therapy, psychoeducation and crisis intervention. Interns receive weekly formal individual and group supervision (2 hrs.) as well as ongoing interaction and contact with other members of the St. John's team. 

Candidates must have completed their Masters in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology and be eligible for ACSW, MFTI, or PCCI, or post-doctoral registration prior to beginning internship.

Internship terms and schedules are variable. Interns are expected to commit to working a minimum of 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months. The next internship cohort will begin in June 2013. This is an unpaid internship.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your education, experience and professional interests to:

sbarron@stjohnsshelter.org
Susan Barron, Ph.D.
Director of Integrated Health Services
St John's Shelter for Women and Children

Overnight Residential Coordinator, My Sister's Place, Washington, DC

Overnight Residential Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Posted by: My Sister's Place

DESCRIPTION

My Sister's Place, Inc. (MSP) is a community-based non-profit organization that provides comprehensive and holistic direct services via intervention, prevention, educational programs and services to battered women and their children. The Residential Coordinator provides on-site residential management for MSP's 9,000 sq ft 45-bed shelter facilty and coverage to the MSP crisis hotline. This position is for the overnight (11 pm - 7 am) shift Sun/Mon - Thurs/Fri.

Under general direction, the Residential Coordinator will respond to client inquiries on the 24-hour crisis hotline and, using provided assessment tools, will determine courses of action to include, but not limited to, referrals, counseling options and safety planning. Through primarily administrative means, the Residential Coordinator will complete general intake forms, maintain record keeping of residential data and actively monitor the environment by performing front office and property administration duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively respond to phone calls on MSP's 24-hour crisis hotline.
• Determine best referral opportunities based on client inquiries from a menu of options provided by MSP.
• Conduct immediate yet narrow crisis intervention with caller when needed.
• Assess risk to client and discuss plan for safety. Refer to appropriate crisis programming when necessary.
• Complete the Contact Log on every caller by interviewing client and obtaining personal and demographic identifiers.

• Using a pre-determined set of parameters, screen potential clients for acceptance into program by completing hotline assessment forms.
• When necessary, consign client to a domestic violence consultation.
• Accurately and completely document all shift activities and incidents in log book and other documentation binders.
• Pro-actively communicate with case managers and other staff using forms, email, telephone and meetings.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Thoroughly clean and set up rooms for new residents.
• Respond to general inquiries from residents.
• Conduct regular and routine room inspections when assigned.
• Consult with case manager prior to addressing inspection results with residents.
• Address issues with clients through verbal and written warnings when violations occur.
• Actively monitor close-captioned video system to ensure the general order and that safety procedures within the residential facility are being maintained. Contact appropriate authorities or managerial staff members when violations occur or when emergencies arise.
• Attend and participate in organization meetings when requested by manager.
• Display at all times a sensitivity to and awareness of the confidential nature of client information.
• Duties may include other administrative tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• A demonstrated aptitude for working with clients who bring sensitive and confidential issues to the facility.

• Ability to maintain client records and information in an accurate, timely and confidential manner.

• Work requires professional written and verbal communications and interpersonal talents.
• Strong ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to demonstrate at minimum an intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include Word and Excel.
• Display excellent time management and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Must be engaged and remain flexible in responding to often changing priorities, organizational needs and administrative deadlines.
• Those candidates who possess a professional proficiency in both English and Spanish are strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

• Experience within a shelter or equivalent residential-care facility.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Women's Studies, Psychology, or other related field is required. Will consider candidates that have obtained the equivalent knowledge level through a combination of on-the-job training and applicable work experience beyond the Bachelor's Degree if degree obtained is not within the fields cited herein.
• A general working knowledge of situations related to domestic violence and women's issues usually obtained through general exposure to a working environment where victims of domestic violence are clients.
• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse work staff and client base is highly preferred.

ENVIRONMENT

All of the essential job functions will be performed under working conditions that are normal for an office environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume to jobs@mysistersplacedc.org

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

Psychotherapy Associate, Center for the Psychology of Women, Los Angeles, CA

Psychotherapy Associate

Posted on: March 11, 2013
Posted by: The Center for the Psychology of Women

DESCRIPTION
The Center for the Psychology of Women is currently hiring a part-time licensed therapist with interest and experience in women's mental health. (Psychotherapy Associates at the Center must hold a Master's level degree and CA license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW.) The Center is a small, progressive agency based in metropolitan Los Angeles; we offer therapy as well as psychiatry primarily to women, but also to men, couples, families, and youth. It's a place where clinical independence is encouraged and fostered. Center policies and protocol (from medical benefits to clinical flexibility) are designed to support the therapists that support the clients! To learn more about the Center's mission, please visit www.psychologyofwomen.com/careers

At the Center for the Psychology of Women, we believe in allowing (and trusting!) clinicians to do what they're best at: being a therapist. Our support staff and independence from insurance help each therapist focus on clinical work, not paperwork. The Center has high-functioning clients and is not dependent on insurance, so there's no need to worry about billing, pre-authorizations, reimbursements, or not getting paid for your work. (The only paperwork you'll need to take care of are your session notes!) Finally, there is no responsibility to bring your own clients or to market yourself. 

The position of Psychotherapy Associate pays $25.50 per hour to start. (Eligibility for medical benefits begins at 90 days.) Your hours per week will build over two to three months as your caseload increases. You will start with two shifts, then move to three; during this time, your shifts may not be entirely filled. After that time, each therapist will see an average of about 15 clients per week. You are required to be at the Center 15 minutes before your first appointment (whatever time that is) and you may leave after your last appointment for the day ends. You will be compensated for any last minute cancellations or gaps between clients. 

The Center is looking for someone who can fill three of the following six shifts, starting as soon as possible. You will have a 30 minute lunch/dinner break in each shift lasting 5 or more hours. Please let us know which three (or more) you would be available for:

Daytime: (1) Monday 8:45am-3:30pm, (2) Tuesday 8:45am-3:30pm, (3) Wednesday 8:45am-3:30pm

Evening: (4) Monday 3:45pm-9:30pm, (5) Tuesday 3:45pm-9:30pm, (6) Wednesday 3:45pm-9:30pm

HOW TO APPLY
If you believe the Center would be a good fit for you clinically and professionally, please email your cover letter and resume to center@psychologyofwomen.com. In your cover letter, please make sure to explain why you feel you would be a good match for this open position. We receive a considerable amount of applications, so please be aware that there may be some delay in following up. Please no calls--we will certainly get in touch with you.