What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Counselor position at HAYMARKET CENTER?
Description
Haymarket Center has emerged as a leader in the field of addictions and behavioral health treatment. We have done this through our evidence based interventions and state of the art programming geared towards strong outcomes. Our theme that captures the spirit of Haymarket Center in 2017 and beyond is "Focus on Success." The message behind Focus on Success is one of participation by every Haymarket Center employee. Together, we are creating a company where teamwork and collaboration enable us to succeed, both individually and collectively. Haymarket Center is the largest not-for-profit community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance abuse treatment facility in Chicago. Haymarket Center has continued to grow into a comprehensive alcohol and other drug treatment organization, licensed by the state of Illinois, which receives funding from the private sector, as well as city, county, state and federal agencies. The treatment programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide short and long term individual counseling sessions with survivors of sexual abuse/assault.
• Facilitate therapeutic psycho-educational groups for clients who identify as survivors of sexual abuse/assault.
• Facilitate psycho-educational/didactic groups educating clients about sexual abuse/assault to all treatment units and recovery homes.
• Stay current and up to date on trends in trauma counseling and treatment approaches. Explore the connection between sexual victimization and substance abuse and HIV.
• Provide services and knowledge around substance use/abuse.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Keep current on prevention information.
• Complete all reports for agency grants on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis. In doing so, complies with all requirements of funding sources, governmental agencies, and Haymarket Center internal management.
• Attend all staff meetings and scheduled supervisions.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• CADC, LPC or LSW
• Two years experience in counseling. Previous experience with clinical trauma work beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in human services, Master's degree preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding of addiction and HIV/STDs.
• Thorough knowledge of the impact of trauma.
• Previous training in trauma, specifically sexual abuse/assault.
• Ability to deal with multiple projects in a stressful environment.
• Computer proficient
• Group facilitation skills
• Solid individual clinical interaction skills.
• Team building skills.
• Well organized.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
