Counselor

Ongoing Counselor

Essential functions:

• Assess personal, social, medical, and emotional needs of victims of crime and significant others, specializing in work with youth age 3 through 17.
• Provide crisis intervention and individual & group supportive counseling.
• Provide court preparation and accompaniment as needed.
• Assist in the referral process for those clients whose needs exceed agency clinical guidelines.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Maintain accurate, thorough and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in conferences, in-services, training, seminars, and team/staff meetings.
• Participate in on-call coverage; nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call is staffed by a team that utilizes a rotational schedule.

Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in human services field (i.e. psychology, social work, recreational therapy, sociology, criminology, etc.); Master’s degree preferred. **If Bachelor’s Degree candidate, Master’s level program must be in process within 18 months of hire; educational reimbursement program available**
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferred.
• Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexibility in work hours.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance

Schedule

• Monday thru Friday
• On Call

This position is a full time (35 hours/week) position with full benefits. 

Starting rate of pay: $18-$20/hourly with additional compensation for on-call duties