Trauma Therapist/Counselor- School Based

•Survivors of domestic and sexual violence and people of color are encouraged to apply.• Victim Services, Inc. is seeking a Licensed or Pre-Licensed Therapist to join our growing team. Under the supervision of our Clinical Supervisor, this school-based therapist will provide individual and group therapy services to students in a local school district (Greater Johnstown School District).

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in social work or counseling and working toward clinical licensure OR Master's degree in social work or counseling and valid PA clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent computer skills The ability to interact with people who are of diverse cultural backgrounds Reliable, personal transportation Act 33, Act 34, and Act 114 clearances Individuals actively pursuing a qualifying degree (Social Work/Counseling) are encouraged to apply Ideally, we are seeking an individual who is able to function somewhat independently and have the capacity to be compassionate yet resilient in the face of continued exposure to trauma. Self-care is a priority and will be an ongoing part of employment at our agency. Successful candidates must demonstrate dedication and passion for serving survivors of violence in our community. For questions, please call 814-288-4961. Extensive training in the treatment of trauma and grief will be provided (includes all training and consultation to achieve certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR). Victim Services Inc. is committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you're enrolled in an accredited graduate program in Counseling or Social Work, please provide the graduation date and degree that you are pursuing. Why do you want to work at Victim Services? (this question is required to continue with the application process) A responsibility with this position includes taking an occasional on call shift and rotating regular back up shifts of on call. on call shifts are a 16 or 24-hour shift and back up shifts last the work week or weekend. Our coverage area is both Cambria and Somerset areas and we respond to requests at local hospitals, police departments, and our shelter. Knowing this, do you want to continue with the application process? If so, how does this fit into your life? (this question is required to continue with the application process) How do you deal with stress? How do you practice self-care? (this question is required to continue with the application process) Why are you a good fit for this position? (this question is required to continue with the application process) What are your salary expectations? (this question is required to continue with the application process)

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

PA LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person