Therapist - Little Rock

As Immerse Arkansas continues to expand in Central Arkansas, the Therapist role will help support transitional age youth participating in the Immerse Arkansas programs by offering direct therapeutic services including individual and group therapy, connecting youth with outside mental health support, providing coaching to ensure youth are given opportunities that promote development and growth, leading to self-sufficiency in the areas of Well Being, At Least One (Healthy Relationships), Stable Housing, and Earning Potential.

POSITION ROLE DEscription

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, the Therapist will be responsible for:

  1. Therapeutic Supports - Provide trauma informed, evidence based, direct therapeutic supports to youth from crisis and victims of crime in both individual and group settings, offer support that are barrier-free and present an easy “on-ramp” for youth, provide crisis response services for youth who are experiencing mental health crisis.

  2. Referrals - In cooperation with the entire Immerse Arkansas team, provide referrals and follow-up for youth who need additional external mental health support including inpatient, day treatment, specialized treatment services, or other specific mental health support.

  3. Coaching - Support youth from crisis, walking with them as they achieve sufficiency in the areas of Well Being, At Least One (Healthy Relationships), Stable Housing, and Earning Potential, effectively utilizing Immerse Arkansas’ Overcomer process in a way that upholds Immerse values.

  4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.

Qualifications

All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

Education: Masters Degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field required. Arkansas licensure is required (LCSW, LMSW, LAC, or equivalent).

Experience: 3+ years of providing direct therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, or adults. 3+ years of experience working with at-risk youth or youth in foster care preferred.

Additional Requirements:

  • Preference given to candidates who have specific trauma training or certifications.

  • Must understand human development, trauma, and the process of healing for those with trauma and/or be committed to deepening understanding.

  • Must have a track record of creativity in providing therapeutic intervention.

  • Understanding of adolescent development; comfortable interacting with youth in informal settings.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.

  • Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.

  • Familiarity with Little Rock area resources preferred.

  • Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

  • Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be able to travel within the assigned region.

  • Must be able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.

  • Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications determined by the program.

  • Must successfully complete required background checks, driving record, and drug screening.

  • Adherence to an ethical code as it relates to the particular professional field.

  • Proficiency in using CRM systems, database management, and various communication platforms.

  • Complete at least 30 hours of training annually, relevant to the position.

Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: Little Rock

ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS

Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.

Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.

Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24. The Therapist - Little Rock position is a full-time, salaried on-site position.

To apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “Therapist - Little Rock” as the subject line of the email. For more information and a complete job description, you can visit www.immersearkansas.org/careers.

Morgun Wadley