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SafeHaven of Tarrant County

Fort Worth, TX | Full Time

$64k-79k (estimate)

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Counselor - Women & Children

$64k-79k (estimate)

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SafeHaven of Tarrant County is Hiring a Counselor - Women & Children Near Fort Worth, TX

Are you interested in pursuing meaningful work? Are you interested in ending intimate partner violence in Tarrant County? SafeHaven is Tarrant County’s only state-designated family violence program – this means we have the honor of working alongside domestic violence victims to keep them safe and simultaneously do our part in holding offenders accountable. We offer flexible work-life balance and an opportunity to change the community – and the world. We are excited to welcome new staff into our family and to work on this critical, life-saving mission together.

SafeHaven is seeking Counselor for Adult Women & Children

This position provides direct counseling services to women and children(highly preferred), and groups as needed, at all agency service sites as assigned by the supervisor. Provide short-term counseling services and applicable mental health resources. Assess client needs and refer clients to appropriate agency programs and outside support services as needed. Position could be Part-Time 20/25hrs per week. May be required, as needed, to work some evening hours/or some Saturday mornings to meet the service demands. Independently manage time with little supervision.

The position has significant responsibilities such as high ethical standards in line with the rules set forth by the appropriate licensing board. Ensure intake assessments, outcome measures, and treatment plans are completed. Complete and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.

SafeHaven values employees who are in line with the culture of the agency, including those who are curious, trustworthy, open communicators, flexible, and willing to be held accountable. Working in the domestic violence field can be hard – but we can do hard things.

The specific qualifications for this role are:

Licensed as LPC-A, LPC, LMFT or LCSW,
Experience in play therapy preferred
Minimum two years’ experience in the field of family violence, victim services or related work required.
Knowledgeable of, and sensitive to, concerns of domestic violence and understanding the effects of trauma.
Knowledge of Intimate Partner Violence, gender-based violence, and crisis intervention strategies required.
Ability to provide culturally competent services and work with diverse staff and clientele in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner.
Strong organization and time management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Please include salary requirements in your cover letter.

SafeHaven offers competitive salaries. Compensation is commensurate with experience, education,

and other qualifications.

Competitive benefits package offered; SafeHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(See website for EOE statement.)

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Social & Legal Services

SALARY

$64k-79k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/29/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/06/2024

WEBSITE

safehaventc.org

HEADQUARTERS

ARLINGTON, TX

SIZE

100 - 200

FOUNDED

1976

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

INDUSTRY

Social & Legal Services

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About SafeHaven of Tarrant County

SafeHavens mission is to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. SafeHaven is the largest and most comprehensive agency in Tarrant County providing services at no cost to domestic violence victims. SafeHaven provides 24-hour care at two emergency shelters in Arlington and Fort Worth to families fleeing violent situations. The holistic shelters provide a comprehensive continuum of care for the women and children who would otherwise be forced to remain in dangerous situations. Trained bilingual advocates respond 24 hours a day to victims who call SafeHavens t...oll-free crisis hotline. There is free access to counseling in both English and Spanish for those who are currently experiencing domestic violence. When leaving a shelter, SafeHaven provides survivors with a safety net of services and support to establish and sustain self-sufficiency. Through housing programs, families can move to a secure environment while simultaneously obtaining life skills, education, and improved employment opportunities. SafeHavens prevention team also provides domestic violence prevention programs to students throughout Tarrant County. Through our crisis and support services we are making progress to reduce and end domestic violence. More
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