Jobs

To apply for any of the following positions, send your resume/cover letter to [email protected] with the position’s name as the subject line. No phone calls please.

Director of Client Care

Reports to: Executive Director                                                                                                      Location: San Diego, CA

Effective Date: March 2023                                                                                                           FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time

 

General Purpose of the Job: Responsible for overseeing current clinical program and leading the development and delivery of existing and new programs and services that are client-centered, strengths-based, culturally-responsive and globally trauma-informed for survivors who have fled torture in their countries of origin.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The examples of functions are not necessarily exhaustive. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. The position may require remote work, in-office work, in-the-field work, or a combination thereof.

· Provide expertise and leadership of the clinical program, ensuring the integrity and sustainability of services provided.

· Coordinate and manage provision of psychological evaluations for asylum cases with third party mental health contractors and referring attorneys.

· Provide individual and/or group supervision for each supervisee: Program manager, senior mental health specialists, clinical case managers, mental health care coordinator

· Review and evaluate the work of the clinical staff

· In coordination with leadership, recruit and orient new clinical staff.

· Coordinate in-house training opportunities for clinical staff.

· In collaboration with leadership, support staff wellbeing to mitigate risk of secondary trauma and burnout.

· Facilitate clinical meetings to review and discuss client cases, exchange information and ensure fidelity to evidence-based or promising practices.

· Ensure best practices and coordination of workflow, resources and priorities following ethical and regulatory requirements set forth by the Board of Psychology, Board of Behavioral Sciences, HIPAA, SURVIVORS’ Employee Handbook and other internal policies.

· Work with leadership and staff to continuously monitor and evaluate outcomes, assess goals and address challenges in meeting objectives.

· Understand, implement and meet evolving grants and funder requirements.

· Serve as the spokesperson for clinical services, meet with funders and collaborate in fundraising activities.

· Foster relationships that advance organization’s mission and priorities.

· Develop and maintain systems, policies & procedures, and materials related to provision of client care.

· Oversee quality and timeliness of client documentation in Efforts to Outcomes database.

· Monitor budget to ensure expenditures of services stay within allocated limits.

· Ensure MOUs with third party contractors, interpreting agencies, and universities for internship placements are current and reviewed annually.

· Adhere to National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Healthcare standards.

· Respond to client concerns, questions or suggestions.

· Serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field OR doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling or related field

· Current California license in a mental health discipline OR able to obtain licensure in California in 2022

· Experience in providing trauma-informed clinical care for global survivors of torture or other severe traumas using a holistic, client-centered, strengths-based approach

· Experience in a leadership position in a nonprofit or community mental health setting

· Experience with program management and supervising clinical staff

· Ability to work cross-culturally, either gained from professional work or lived experience.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational, time management and problem solving skills.

· Experience developing protocols & procedures for client service delivery systems

· Proficiency with ETO or comparable database and Microsoft Office Suite

· Strong commitment to the mission of Survivors of Torture, International

· Possess valid California driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and reliable vehicle

 

To apply send your resume/cover letter to [email protected] with ‘Director of Client Care’ as the subject line. No phone calls please.

Survivors of Torture, International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

SURVIVORS prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns or volunteers based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 or over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. 

Refugee Mental Health Initiative (RMHI) Specialist

Location:  San Diego, CA

Effective Date:  November 2023

FLSA Status:  Full-time, Non-Exempt

General Purpose of the Job:  Develop and manage SURVIVORS’ RMHI program that focuses on reducing stigma around mental health and increasing understanding of and access to mental health services for diverse and vulnerable populations through culturally and linguistically appropriate methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  The examples of functions are not necessarily exhaustive. Management may assign other related duties and functions.  This position requires remote work, in-office work, in-the-field work, or a combination thereof.

  • Conduct community outreach engagement activities to isolated or underserved populations, with a special focus on newly arriving refugee families
  • Serve as a mentor sharing own experiences and demonstrating ability to role model effective coping skills, self-help strategies and use of community supports and resources.
  • Develop, implement, and lead mental health literacy workshops and wellness clubs
  • Assist clients in navigating behavioral health system, referring to community agencies and linking to legal, health, social, employment and educational services.
  • Assist in client support activities, including psycho-social-educational groups and peer support groups
  • Schedule interpreters for clients, workshops, and peer support cohorts
  • Demonstrate boundaries consistent with professional standards
  • Communicate, represent and promote clients’ perspectives within SURVIVORS and the community-at-large
  • Identify critical care issues for clinical meetings and supervision
  • Seek guidance from and report crisis to supervisor
  • Complete all charting and documentation as required and in a timely manner
  • Participate in all agency functions including development outreach and events
  • Represent agency in relevant community meetings
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Two years of related work experience, including lived experience with mental health recovery
  • Experience working with diverse ethnic populations
  • Bilingual in English and Arabic
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Must have reliable, valid California driver’s license and adequate auto insurance
  • Strong commitment to the mission of Survivors of Torture, International

Compensation: This is a non-exempt position- annual salary of $.60,000-$65,000.

Application procedures: To be considered for this position, please send a detailed cover letter, resume and salary requirements as a Word document or PDF file to confidential email: [email protected]

SURVIVORS prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns or volunteers based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 or over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Internships

Survivors of Torture, International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SURVIVORS prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns, or volunteers based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requested or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), political affiliation, domestic violence victim status, immigration status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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If you are talented and passionate about human rights then SURVIVORS wants to hear from you.

Work with us
If you are talented and passionate about
human rights then Survivors wants to hear
from you.

Survivors of Torture, International • PO Box 371104 San Diego CA 92137 • [email protected]619-278-2400
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM - 7PM

We’re a healing resource to survivors of torture and their families without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic or immigration status.

SURVIVORS can provide specialized care and support to empower you in your healing journey to become a self-sufficient and healthy member of your family and community. We are able to offer services to torture survivors and their families free of charge. Professional interpretation is available.

To find out if you qualify for services, please call us at 619-278-2400 to talk with an expert staff member.

Pro-Bono volunteer physicians perform medical evaluations for clients’ asylum cases. Physicians write medical affidavits for attorneys to present in court, documenting that there is physical evidence of torture. Medical evaluations are always done in person, either at SURVIVORS’ office or a secondary location. Interpreters are provided for this service. Applicant’s medical licenses must be up to date.

Contractors accept clients for individual, couples or family therapy on a case-by-case basis. You choose your availability and create your own schedule. Therapy sessions may occur in your office setting in the community, Survivors’ office space, in-home, or via telemedicine. SURVIVORS provides compensation for your work. We will also provide professional interpreters to work with you.

You are not alone. We’re here to help. We’re a healing resource to survivors of torture and their families without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic or legal status.

SURVIVORS can provide specialized care and support to empower you in your healing journey to become a self-sufficient and healthy member of your family and community. We are able to offer services to torture survivors and their families free of charge. Professional interpretation is available.

To find out if you qualify for services, please call us at 619-278-2400 to talk with an expert staff member.

PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES

SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.

MEDICAL SERVICES

SURVIVORS’ provides support for Survivors with medical needs like finding a physician for general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses. 

PSYCHOTHERAPY

SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.

PSYCHIATRY

SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.

PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETATION

SURVIVORS facilitates professional, trauma-informed interpretation so our clients can receive services in their native language or dialect to best support their healing process and care.

HEALING CLUB

SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.

AYSLUM SUPPORT

SURVIVORS coordinates medical affidavits and psychological evaluations to support our client’s asylum cases. Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.

ASYLUM SUPPORT

SURVIVORS coordinates medical affidavits and psychological evaluations to support our client’s asylum cases. Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Services to address essential needs such as food, clothing, and housing. We distribute blankets, backpacks and educational supplies, public transit passes, and hygiene items.

MEDICAL SERVICES

SURVIVORS’ provides support for Survivors with medical needs like finding a physician for general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses. 

PSYCHIATRY

SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.

HEALING CLUB

SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.

INTERPRETERS

SURVIVORS partners with professional, trauma-informed interpreters so our clients can receive services in their native language or dialect to best support their healing process and care.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Services to address essential needs such as food, clothing, and housing. We distribute blankets, backpacks and educational supplies, public transit passes, and hygiene items.