License Therapist/Advocate; Clinical Supervisor

Required Qualifications Education

Master’s Degree in:

• Social Work
• Mental Health Counseling
• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Psychology
• or related behavioral health field

Licensure

Must hold an active Florida licensure, such as:

• LCSW
• LMHC
• LMFT

Qualified Supervisor designation preferred or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

About us

Founded in 1986, Project HELP is Collier County’s certified sexual assault and victim services center. We provide free, confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and all other crimes—as well as to families experiencing traumatic loss due to a crime. Our team responds with dignity, compassion, and professionalism to help survivors regain safety, stability, and hope.

What we do

• 24/7 crisis helpline & response for sexual assault survivors
• Forensic exams for sexual assault survivors
• Ongoing advocacy, safety planning, and case management
• Criminal & civil justice advocacy and court accompaniment
• Sudden death notification and support
• Individual and group counseling/therapy for all victims of crime
• Grief counseling for survivors of traumatic loss
• Guidance through the criminal/civil justice systems
• Assistance with victim compensation and referrals for medical care, temporary housing, clothing, and employment resources
• Information and referral to community partners
• Case management and coordination for additional services such as temporary housing, medical care, clothing and job assistance

Project HELP is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and survivor-centered workplace. If you’re mission-driven and ready to make a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

The Licensed Therapist & Clinical Supervisor provides trauma-informed clinical therapy to survivors of crime while also supervising clinical interns and supporting the agency’s advocacy services.

This role integrates three core responsibilities:

• 70% Clinical Therapy Services
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• 20% Clinical Supervision & Program Oversight
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• 10% Victim Advocacy Services

The position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality trauma-informed care, maintaining compliance with grant and ethical requirements, and supporting the professional development of interns and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Therapy (70%)

• Provide trauma-informed individual counseling to survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic loss.
• Conduct client intakes, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide evidence-based trauma treatment modalities (e.g., EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, or other trauma-informed approaches).
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case notes consistent with HIPAA, grant compliance (VOCA, STOP, OAG), and agency policies.
• Facilitate trauma recovery groups when appropriate.
• Provide crisis counseling and stabilization for clients experiencing acute distress.
• Coordinate care with advocacy staff and community partners to ensure continuity of services.
• Monitor client safety and assess risk as clinically indicated.

Clinical Supervision & Program Leadership (20%)

• Provide clinical supervision to Master’s level student interns in counseling, psychology, or social work programs.
• Conduct weekly individual and/or group supervision sessions.
• Review and approve intern documentation and treatment plans.
• Support the development of trauma-informed clinical policies and procedures.
• Assist leadership in maintaining quality standards of care for clinical services.
• Participate in file reviews and audits to ensure compliance with state and grant requirements.
• Support training and professional development of staff and interns.
• Assist with the development of clinical programming and therapeutic groups.

Victim Advocacy & Direct Service (10%)

• Provide crisis intervention and advocacy services to victims of crime.
• Assist survivors with safety planning and referrals to community resources.
• Provide advocacy during forensic exams, court hearings, or other legal processes when needed.
• Assist clients with applications for Victims of Crime Compensation and relocation assistance.
• Participate in SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) or SDRT (Sudden Death Response Team) activities as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of victim rights under Marsy’s Law.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in rotating on-call coverage as required.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty support when assigned.
• Assist with community outreach, presentations, and awareness events.
• Maintain client statistical reports and documentation required by grant funders.
• Collaborate with community partners including law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social service agencies.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Trauma-informed clinical practice
• Crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of victim advocacy and legal systems preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards
• Experience working with survivors of trauma and violence
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Additional Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to respond to crisis situations when needed
• Maintain liability insurance if required by licensure
• Complete level 2 DCF required background screening

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office and community setting providing services to survivors of trauma. The position requires sitting, standing, walking, occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), and travel within Collier County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Project HELP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.