Domestic Violence Counselor Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Domestic Violence Counselor Sistercare, Inc. Cayce, SC Job Details Full-time $30 – $35 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Crisis intervention Master of Social Work LSW Crisis management LMSW Writing skills LPC Safety plans Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Clinical counseling Social Work Abuse counseling

Full Job Description Requirements:

LPC or LMSW [new graduates will be considered]

Status:

Full-Time (30 hours) or Part-Time (Flexible Hours) Openings include an

Individual Counselors and Women and Children’s Counselors Mission Statement:

To reduce the occurrence and impact of domestic violence in the Midlands.

Position Summary :

Provide counseling to survivors of intimate partner violence a

Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical assessments, crisis intervention and ongoing counseling services for survivors of intimate partner violence. 2. Maintain up-to-date documentation of services to include client intake form, privacy/confidentiality statement, danger assessment, safety plan, and any consent/release forms. 3. Provide trauma-informed therapeutic services to clients referred by Sistercare’s emergency shelter case management staff. 4. (Children and Family Counselor) Provide psychoeducational counseling and therapeutic activities for children and adolescents ages 4 – 17 years old in a safe designated residential curative environment. 5. Counsel survivors of IPV with their children as it pertains to parenting issues and family emotional stressors. Make clinical or other professional therapeutic service recommendations as appropriate. 6. Work collaboratively and coordinate with the other counselors at Sistercare, support group facilitators, and shelter department staff to provide age-appropriate group and/or therapeutic activities for survivors residing in shelter. 7. Collaborate and coordinate with the Clinical Team for therapeutic insight/support, goal planning, and client staffing sessions. 8. Learn and adhere to clinical department and shelter department policies and guidelines. 9. Participate in agency staff meetings and special agency committees as needed. 10. Update and maintain clients’ direct service notations in Sistercare’s Empower database management system in a timely manner. 11. Participate in twelve (12) hours of Victim Service Provider (VSP) approved trainings each year to maintain active VSP certification. 12. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling (LPC) required [new grads will be considered]. Must have and maintain SC SW or LPC license and active membership in NASW or ACA. Minimum one year of direct counseling service, preferably in crisis intervention. Possess a solid understanding of counseling dynamics, modalities, and techniques. Understanding intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children. Skilled in working with sensitive issues and commitment to respecting confidentiality and privacy of client’s information. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with staff and clients. Familiar with other community human services programs and resources. Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations in an independent manner. Possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license, as well as a personal vehicle to be used for work-related travel and appropriate vehicle insurance.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person