Counselor

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Safe House

Department Name: Safe House

Req #: 0000244585

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.50 - $31.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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Clinical Counselor – Bilingual

Our Clinical Counselors work collaboratively to promote optimal development and prevent psychological trauma in our patients. By providing comprehensive programming and interventions, our specialists proactively engage our most vulnerable patients to provide connection and support. We view our specialists as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the journey and outcomes of our patients and their families. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

A Typical Day

As a Bilingual Clinical Counselor within our Clinical Program, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing individual, group, and family counseling for adult and child survivors of domestic violence on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Conducting intake assessments for new adult clients across both our residential and non-residential programs.
• Splitting your weekly schedule split between the Essex County Family Justice Center (3 days per week) and The Safe House (2 days per week).
• Supervising and training staff, volunteers, and interns who provide vital support to the clinical program.
• Intersecting with multidisciplinary partners and internal staff to consult on mutual cases and coordinate comprehensive services.
• Inputting all progress notes and case documentation efficiently into the client database within 48 hours of interaction.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are passionate about creating and delivering a differentiated, trauma-informed healthcare experience for survivors of domestic violence.
• You keep yourself current on the principles of sound therapeutic practices and the complex dynamics surrounding trauma and abuse.
• You set a high bar for yourself and others to maintain a safe, welcoming, and culturally sensitive environment for diverse populations.
• You recognize the impact you have on a family's healing journey by delivering services fluently in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• You believe true healing is optimized through leadership, professionalism, and quick, common-sense decision-making in complex situations.

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Licensure & Language: Must possess an active New Jersey state license (LSW). Fluency in English and Spanish is required; Portuguese language skills are highly valued.
• Certifications: Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Violence training is preferred, or it must be successfully completed within six months of hire. Domestic Violence Specialist (DVS) certification is strongly preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift boxes and programmatic materials up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Schedule: Full-time status reporting directly to the Clinical Director, with the flexibility to work evening hours in response to agency and client needs.