Position:

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Location:

Trauma Therapy Practicum

Therapy Lead

St. Louis City, MO 63139

Semester:

Hours:

 

Offered Fall (8/1)

975 or 1,350

Benefits:        Monthly stipend, mileage reimbursement, ongoing trauma informed training and professional development,     

                        AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service.

Directions:     Send Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]

Agency Overview

Healing Action Network fosters safety, healing, and recovery with survivors of trafficking & exploitation. We fulfill our mission through three distinct programs.  

  1. Center for Survivors – We provide trauma recovery services that include intensive service management, trauma therapy, individual and group peer support services, drop-in support center, and psychoeducation & trauma groups, and housing to adults who have experienced all forms of sexual exploitation including, but not limited to, sex trafficking, prostitution, stripping, escorting, pornography, and survival sex.
  2. Coalition Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE) – CATE is a statewide coalition to prevent and respond to human trafficking and exploitation. Primary activities include workgroups, policy advocacy, research & data collection, and standards of care.
  3. Volunteer Service Link – Program is designed to build the capacity of our community partners, increase identification of human trafficking victims, develop efficient data collection methods, and develop a diverse pool of trafficking trained community members across Missouri. We connect volunteers to Missouri victim service organizations. Volunteers can choose from a variety of organizations across the state to gain skills, build relationships, and build a stronger safety net for survivors. 

Position Overview

Healing Action Network provides comprehensive support to survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through advocacy, awareness, and direct clinical services. We are seeking graduate-level social work and counseling students to join our team through our partnership with AmeriCorps. This unique, paid practicum opportunity offers hands-on experience in trauma focused therapy, empowering students to develop their skills in trauma-informed care while making a meaningful impact in the lives of survivors.

As a Trauma Therapy Practicum Student, you will provide direct clinical therapy services to survivors of human trafficking. This practicum emphasizes a trauma-informed approach, requiring advanced therapeutic skills to support clients with complex trauma histories. Through this position, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients at various stages of recovery, providing individual and group therapy in a client-centered, empowering environment.

Learning Activities

  • Crisis Management: Support clients in moments of crisis, utilizing trauma-informed interventions to de-escalate situations and promote safety.
  • Psychoeducation: Offer psychoeducation on trauma, coping mechanisms, and emotional regulation to help clients better understand and manage their trauma responses.
  • Individual Therapy: Provide trauma-informed, one-on-one therapy to survivors of human trafficking, helping clients process their experiences and work through the impacts of trauma.
  • Group Therapy: Co-facilitate or lead therapeutic groups designed to foster healing, connection, and resilience among survivors.
  • Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct clinical assessments and collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that focus on recovery goals and emotional well-being.
  • Collaboration: Participate in supervision, team meetings, and interdisciplinary case reviews to ensure holistic and comprehensive client care.

AmeriCorps Service Commitment

As part of this practicum opportunity, students will need to enroll as an AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps is a national service program that allows individuals to make a difference in their communities while receiving benefits such as a monthly stipend, ongoing professional trainings and support, and an education award upon completion of required service hours.