Per Diem Youth Counselor

Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited university required., e.g MSW. Preferred license to practice in New Jersey e.g., LSW, LCSW, LCPC.. Experience providing assessments and therapy services. Prior experience working with youth of varied sexual orientation and gender identities, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. Excellent verbal communication skills. Creative arts background is a plus. Criminal and child abuse background checks will be required. Flexible schedule. Evening and weekend availability required.

Job Description: Per Diem Counselor is responsible for providing therapy to youth who experienced or witnessed domestic and/or sexual violence or are a survivor of teen dating violence via individual or group counseling and other therapeutic interventions as needed. Sessions to be conducted in-person from the office up to 15 hours per week. Clinical supervision provided at no cost.

• Creates individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Meeting regularly to provide counsel and treatment to clients.
• Developing suitable therapy programs for youth based on their needs, objectives, and preferred forms of therapeutic interventions.
• Teaching youth coping skills and strategies to enable them to deal with challenging and traumatic experiences.
• Conducting youth group and/or family therapy sessions as required.
• Demonstrate competency in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet youth psychological and social needs.
• Document sessions in youth’s record in a timely manner according to established policies.
• Interact professionally and respectfully while maintaining and ensuring HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• Support outreach efforts to raise awareness about the agency Health and Wellness program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Training Requirements: Experience providing assessments and therapy services. Prior experience working with youth of varied sexual orientation and gender identities, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. Creative arts background is a plus

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Harambe Social Services is a culturally specific organization focusing on survivors of the African Diaspora. However, no survivor will ever be turned away from service.

Harambe Social Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Harambe is a culturally specific program that focuses on providing services to Black/African American communities. However, all victims/survivors receive services accordingly at our program.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is you level of flexibility with working with a newly developing program?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• domestic violence or sexual assault: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• certificate of Domestic Violence or Sexual Violence Training (Preferred)

Work Location: In person