Trauma-Informed Mental Health Practitioner (Consultant)

Listed: 08-23-2022

Employer: McCormick Theological Seminary - 5460 S. University, Chicago, IL 60615 | https://www.mccormick.edu

Location: Chicago - Hyde Park, IL

McCormick Theological Seminary is looking for a contract Trauma Informed Mental Health Practitioner (Consultant)

Download: Job description – Trauma Informed Mental Health Practitioner

Contact: All interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at mccormickhr@mccormick.edu.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

For 190 years, McCormick Theological Seminary has been a progressive leader within the Reformed tradition committed to fostering a community of Christian leadership that serve diverse ministries and congregations in a challenging and complex world. Through academic excellence, critical reflection, and transforming witness, McCormick Theological Seminary uniquely equips excellent Church leaders for faithful, inclusive, and liberating ministries in God’s world.

Over a three-year period, supported by a grant from the Lily Endowment, McCormick Theological Seminary’s HeartWork Rising Trauma Healing Initiative will engage in institution-wide learning and practices in order to equip clergy and congregations to respond to the communal and systemic nature of trauma.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the trauma-informed mental health practitioner for the Trauma Healing Initiative (THI) is to provide clinical oversight of THI’s internal functions, education, and programming involving MTS’ internal stakeholders, community constituents, and program participants.  The ideal candidate will have experience supporting and guiding organizations, communities, and individuals in recovering from and thriving beyond multiple and often overlapping forms of trauma (systemic, historical, intergenerational, and interpersonal).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment and Strategic Support

  • Work with the Director to assess organizational health and identify areas for growth.

  • Collaborate with THI Director and MTS units to develop key performance indicators that actively engage trauma-informed and healing-centered commitments.

  • Provide resources for clinical and social intervention as needed to THI and MTS internal faculty, students and external community partners

  • Support the Director in drafting and distributing program reports

  • Perform additional project management duties as assigned

Clinical Oversight

  • Provide clinical oversight of planning and implementation of institutional learning and engagement of trauma-informed and healing-centered practices in the workspace. 

  • Provide clinical oversight of all internal and public-facing education and programming. 

  • Perform additional clinical project management duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Minimum working and educational experience:

  • Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field. 

  • Licensure in the state of IL (LPC, LSW, MFT; LCPC, LCSW or LICSW)

  • At least 3 years of related clinical experience working with organizations around institutional change

  • At least 2 years of related clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, and families

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills

  • Proficient with strategic interventions for institutional growth and development•

  • Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • The candidate must possess strong connections with local and national mental health resources.

  • Studies in spirituality and/or faith are a bonus.

  • Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, must be computer literate, and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or mac OS programs. 

CORE VALUES

  • Open and clear communicator

  • Willingness to adapt and troubleshoot

  • Ability to initiate action and work collaboratively

COMPETENCIES

  • Effective written and oral communication skills are essential. 

  • Must be able to cross cultural, gender, racial and social boundaries with ease, tact, and diplomacy. 

  • Must be flexible and willing to engage at different levels of activity for the overall success of departmental objectives and goals. 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Orientation to and background of servant leadership

  • Passion for MTS’s mission and purpose and ability to communicate this passion to others.

  • Ability to serve as an advocate and exemplar for the vision, values, and mission of MTS.

  • Demonstrate strong relational skills.

Type of work environment associated with the job:

  • This position works in a clean, well-lit area.  This position is not susceptible to job hazards; however, due to routine operation/use of computers, normal rest brakes may be required. 

  • This position is hybrid and may require local travel

  • Prolonged use of computer, sitting for up to 8 hours


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