We have 2 New Positions that we are currently hiring for:


Interim Mental Health and Wellness Therapist

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Interim Mental Health and Wellness Therapist will provide trauma-informed, client-centered therapeutic support to individuals actively experiencing exploitation. This position ensures continuity of mental health services during a period of transition and supports OPS participants with stabilization and healing through individual and group-based therapy. The Therapist collaborates with partner agencies and community providers to facilitate access to mental health and substance use resources, fostering a comprehensive and holistic approach to client care.

This interim role is designed to bridge the gap while OPS’s long-standing therapist is out for health-related reasons. Once the current therapist is ready and able to return to work remotely, this role will transition to a part-time position to complement her as she steps into a supervisory capacity. In the interim, this position will report to the Executive Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide ongoing and one-time crisis intervention services to survivors of CSE, utilizing low-barrier, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.

  • Deliver individual therapy, coping skills support, and accompaniment to survivors.

  • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate 1-2 mental health/coping skills groups per month.

  • Build trust-based relationships with survivors of complex trauma, focusing on stabilization and referrals to long-term therapeutic resources.

  • Conduct mental health assessments and provide referrals for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and other mental health services as needed.

  • Maintain confidential, accurate documentation of client interactions, including intakes, assessments, and progress notes.

  • Collaborate with OPS Advocates to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

  • Participate in crisis interventions and debriefs as required.

  • Assist in creating and providing quarterly internal training to deepen staff understanding of trauma-informed practices.

  • Contribute to community training on therapeutic modalities and best practices in collaboration with leadership.

  • Support the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on therapeutic services and relevant grants/contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Active Washington State licensure (LMFT, LMHC, LICSW, LASW) or active associate-level credential with a pathway to full licensure.

  • Ability to pass a background check according to OPS policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrated understanding of trauma’s impact on the body and mind, with experience addressing codependency, addiction, healthy boundaries, and PTSD.

  • Skilled in mindfulness practices, group facilitation, and engaging participants who may be therapy-averse.

  • Working knowledge of Commercial Sexual Exploitation, gender-based violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, homelessness, and substance dependence.

  • Familiarity with complex trauma, systemic oppression, and intersectional issues such as sex-based oppression, racism, and poverty.

  • Empathetic and calm under pressure, with the ability to guide clients through crises.

  • Strong documentation and confidentiality skills.

  • Flexible, self-motivated, and collaborative team player.

  • Passion for social systems change and dismantling systems of oppression, including white supremacy, patriarchy, heterosexism, and classism.

  • Commitment to OPS’s mission and values, focusing on survivor-centered care and women’s liberation.

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT

  • This role requires access to reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

  • Ability to perform moderate physical work.

SCHEDULE

  • 36-hour work week completed Monday through Friday

  • This role is expected to meet onsite with participants Tuesday through Thursday.

  • Standard work hours are between 10 am and 6 pm.

  • OPS employees currently work a mixture of remote and in-person shifts. In-person work will include duties at our office location and outreach/partner meetings in the Seattle area when necessary.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • This position will begin at 1.0 FTE and is expected to move to 0.5 FTE (18-25 hours per week) after 6 months.

  • Hourly position ranging from $33/hour to $37/hour based on experience.

  • OPS provides vacation, paid holidays (including a winter break and two floating holidays), unlimited sick leave, wellness and self-care days, and bereavement leave

  • OPS provides fully employer-covered medical, dental, retirement plan, and other employee benefits

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter to leadership@seattleops.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

OPS supports inclusion and diversity in all its forms. We strive to create a safe and open atmosphere. We commit to listening to, representing, and embracing diverse perspectives and experiences in all we do. OPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to provide equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, age, color, religion, gender, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under the law. People of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce that serves and reflects our community. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CSEC Survivor Advocate

REPORTS TO: Director of Survivor Services

LOCATION: Seattle, Washington

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Organization for Prostitution Survivors will sustain and expand upon its services by adding a full-time CSE/C Advocate. The CSE/C Advocate will assist in the creation and facilitation of survivor-centered/ -led, trauma-informed, and culturally specific holistic services for youth survivors of sexual exploitation. The CSE/C Advocate works alongside survivors of sexual exploitation utilizing healing-centered services, harm reduction, and relationship-based mentorship. The OPS Survivor Services team works to meet the emergency and long-term needs of adults and youth who are impacted by the sex trade. This position requires an empathetic, resilient, and passionate individual who is comfortable providing services to those in crisis and developing healing relationships with members of the OPS community. This position is responsible for managing a caseload of 15-25 youth (Ages 18-24). OPS values passionate self-starters with the ability to utilize best practices in holistic care.

Job Duties:

  • Participate in creating a healing community for all participants including ongoing and one-time crisis intervention or recovery services utilizing low-barrier therapeutic interventions

  • Interface and build relationships with survivors of complex trauma with the intention of stabilization and referral to long-term therapeutic resources

  • Attend the Bridge Collaborative monthly meeting, ConnectUp conference call case staffings first Thursday of the month, the quarterly CSEC task force meeting, and all other meetings that pertain to CSEC youth and services or if requested by their supervisor.

  • Deliver all services and strategies in a manner that is culturally sensitive and centers the strengths and dignity of the person

  • Provide 1:1 and mobile flexible advocacy services for a typical caseload of 15-25 active clients.

  • Create a healing path and plan for participants including: referrals for mental health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, SUD assessments, and other clinical strategies that move toward individualized health goals.

  • Participate in crisis interventions, case consultations, and debriefs with the Survivor Services Team

  • Provide healing-centered service provision that utilizes the following interventions: Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed care, CBT, DBT, ACT, Somatic/Yoga Therapy, Therapeutic Art, Mutual Aid groups, Harm Reduction, and Low Barrier Services.

  • Complete intakes, provide long-term case management and support participants in identifying and documenting case management goals

  • Support in the programming of other services when necessary/as needed, such as drop-ins, support groups, and activities

  • Participate in community collaborations and partnerships to ensure the most appropriate and culturally relevant resources and referrals are available for participants

  • Participate in supervision once a week with the Youth Program Manager for mentorship & attend weekly team meetings (case consult, staff meetings, etc.) as directed by supervisor and/or director

  • Mobile flexible advocacy services for youth and adults are crucial to case management-certain days of the week out of the office to meet clients for MFA. Ability to work remotely and take initiative with remote work

  • Collaboration and networking with outside agencies who serve CSEC youth

  • Facilitation and presentation of OPS training sessions when needed

  • Continued professional development as a survivor leader with attending conferences, webinars, and community events. Accepting speaking engagements as appropriate

  • Submit monthly reporting on time and become familiar with and appropriately implement Apricot Social Solutions system and keep up to date with data entry including case notes, service planning, intakes, DCA requests, and work logs.

  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Empathetic and compassionate listener with the ability to problem-solve

  • Ability to stay grounded and calm for participants during the crisis

  • Group facilitation skills and an ability to engage participants who are therapy/service-adverse

  • Knowledge of therapeutic and recovery supports

  • Understanding and experience with empowerment-based advocacy

  • A working understanding of how trauma manifests in the body/mind. Ability to provide community resources for clients struggling with codependency, addiction, creating healthy boundaries, and PTSD

  • A working knowledge of Commercial Sexual Exploitation, gender based violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, homelessness and substance dependence

  • Theoretical and/or experiential understanding of complex trauma and systemic oppression, particularly an understanding of sex/gender based oppression, racism, and poverty

  • Flexible self starter and team player

  • Effective written and verbal communication

  • Passion to create social systems change including the active dismantling of patriarchy, heterosexism and classism

  • Open to new ideas and communicating effectively across differences of opinion

  • A clear understanding and implementation of conflict resolution skills

  • A genuine commitment to the mission of OPS and women’s liberation

Preferred Skills:

  • Lived experience of CSE/CSEC

  • 1 year experience providing case management to high risk populations of adolescents

  • B.A Degree in Social Work or related field, or two years relevant experience

  • Professional training on CSE/C, relevant service systems, and resources

  • Experience partnering and networking with agencies on behalf of CSE or related issues

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT

This role requires access to reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Ability to perform moderate physical work

SCHEDULE

36-hour work week completed Monday through Friday, with the occasional evening or weekend shift. OPS staff can flex their schedules as needed, but standard work hours are between 10 am-6 pm. OPS employees are currently working a mixture of remote and in-person shifts. In-person work will include duties at our Seattle office and outreach/partner meetings in Seattle.

Compensation and Benefits

● $27- $29 per hour DOE

● OPS considers 1 FTE as 36 hours a week

● OPS provides vacation, paid holidays (including a winter break and two floating holidays), unlimited sick leave, wellness and self-care days, and bereavement leave

● OPS provides fully employer-covered medical, dental, STD/LTD insurance, retirement plan, and other employee benefits

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter to leadership@seattleops.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

OPS supports inclusion and diversity in all its forms. We strive to create a safe and open atmosphere. We commit to listening to, representing, and embracing diverse perspectives and experiences in all we do. OPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to provide equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, age, color, religion, gender, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under the law. People of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce that serves and reflects our community. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.