Bilingual Counselor (Adult and Children)

Description

Summary: Utilizes trauma-informed, evidence based clinical interventions to promote healing and safety of the client.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Receives and assesses intake calls from all clients to determine immediate safety and crisis needs.
Conducts in-person intake assessments to establish safety plans, identify case management needs, advocacy needs and readiness for therapeutic services.
Delivers and provides in-person individual and group counseling sessions using TF-CBT, or other therapeutic interventions as determined by the needs of the client.
Facilitates in-person psycho-education groups.
Facilitates in person parenting classes.
Supports clients by attending court hearings.
Ensures weekly utilization rate is at or above agency standards.
Proactively engages non-offending caregiver in the treatment of the child(ren), to promote enhanced attachment, decreased symptoms, and improved safety.
Participates in scheduled individual client staffing meetings, team meetings and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Maintains case files and client notes in timely manner by entering client treatment plans, case notes, telephone consultations, referrals, and other into the Clients First database.
Conducts on-going communication with Program Director(s) and case managers.
Assists with adult intakes and counseling to ensure all clients are seen in a timely manner.
Must maintain client utilization at 50% or more.
Other Duties:
Represents The Family Place and participates in community education as requested.
Participates in training programs, seminars and workshops to update professional knowledge.
Meets regularly with supervisor as arranged.
Provides reports and/or accurate statistical information in a timely manner.
Maintains work schedule as required by program needs with adequate flexibility.
Maintains current licensure and/or certifications and group affiliations.
Attends agency related domestic violence and ethics trainings.
Participates in agency-related speaking engagements and educational opportunities.
Complies with the therapy program policy and procedures manual.
Participates, assists and helps in the coordination of childrens holiday festivals, etc.
Attends agency staff meetings.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of domestic violence, child abuse, cultural diversity and diverse socioeconomic levels of clients
Knowledge and experience working with victims of trauma.
Knowledge of the power and control wheel
Experienced in the area of domestic violence, child abuse, trauma or related issues
Experience with individual counseling, group counseling or play therapy
Experienced at relating to others through understanding, respect and skilled communication.
Ability to work independently, set goals and accomplish with a sense of urgency
Ability to maintain client confidentiality and agency confidentiality
Ability to work with a diverse client population.
Ability to follow proper safety protocols and agency policies to ensure the safety and well-being of the clients.

Qualifications

Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) years of experience (paid or non-paid) in a shelter or clinical setting working with victims of domestic violence.

Education: MSW or MS/MA with a concentration in counseling

License: LPC-A or LMSW with secured Clinical Supervision.

Clinical Hours: Working on clinical hours, but less than 3000

Physical Requirements: Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required associated with lifting and carrying objects (less than 25 lbs).

Working Location: Work must be performed in the agency office.

Must demonstrate/live our organizations guiding principles: Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Communication and Humor.

Salary : $19 - $31