What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Counselor/Therapist position at Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR)?
Mission Statement: The mission of Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response® (STAR®) is to support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response, and create social change to end sexual violence.
Position Summary: The Counselor/Therapist provides trauma-informed counseling services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence. This position is responsible for individual and group counseling, client screenings, timely documentation, and maintaining a consistent caseload of 20–25 clients per week.
Classification: 40 hours/week (Full-time/Exempt)
Location: Baton Rouge
Reports to: Counseling Manager
Salary: LMSWs/PLPCs - $48,000 with up to $100 a month reimbursement for supervision; additional compensation will depend on certifications, knowledge, and experience.
LCSWs/LPCs - $55,000 with up to $1,200 professional development stipend; additional compensation will depend on certifications, knowledge, and experience.
To ensure fairness and consistency for all team members, we do not negotiate salaries; our compensation packages are benchmarked against market rates and are determined by a clear compensation structure.
Position Duties
The Counselor/Therapist provides therapeutic services to survivors of sexual violence. The primary duties of this position are:
The following are the minimum requirements for this position.
Position Summary: The Counselor/Therapist provides trauma-informed counseling services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence. This position is responsible for individual and group counseling, client screenings, timely documentation, and maintaining a consistent caseload of 20–25 clients per week.
Classification: 40 hours/week (Full-time/Exempt)
Location: Baton Rouge
Reports to: Counseling Manager
Salary: LMSWs/PLPCs - $48,000 with up to $100 a month reimbursement for supervision; additional compensation will depend on certifications, knowledge, and experience.
LCSWs/LPCs - $55,000 with up to $1,200 professional development stipend; additional compensation will depend on certifications, knowledge, and experience.
To ensure fairness and consistency for all team members, we do not negotiate salaries; our compensation packages are benchmarked against market rates and are determined by a clear compensation structure.
Position Duties
The Counselor/Therapist provides therapeutic services to survivors of sexual violence. The primary duties of this position are:
- Client Services
- Conduct initial phone screenings to assess appropriateness for counseling services and make internal/external referrals as needed.
- Provide trauma-focused individual therapy to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence.
- Facilitate at least one virtual therapy group annually, with additional groups as determined by program needs.
- Maintain a consistent weekly caseload of 20–25 clients to maintain full-time status.
- Documentation & File Management
- Complete accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all services in accordance with STAR's standards and professional ethics.
- Ensure client files are organized, up-to-date, and meet compliance requirements
- Contribute to grant reporting by documenting service delivery and outcomes
- Professional Development & Training
- Stay current with best practices in trauma-informed therapy and sexual violence response
- Complete continuing education requirements to maintain professional licensure
- Participate in STAR's internal trainings and professional development opportunities
- Assist with STAR trainings including, but not limited to, STAR's Core Training and community-based workshops
- Collaboration & Program Support
- Collaborate with STAR staff across programs to ensure holistic, survivor-centered care
- Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, 1-1 supervision with program director, and other program development efforts
- Provide internal referrals to STAR services to support client needs
- Other Responsibilities
- Clock in and out using the organization's timekeeping system
- Submit monthly mileage and reimbursement documentation.
- Submit mandated reports to DCFS and law enforcement, as required by Louisiana law
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
The following are the minimum requirements for this position.
- You are a licensed social worker (LMSW or LCSW) or licensed professional counselor (PLPC or LPC) in the State of Louisiana and have a minimum of a master's degree in one or more of the following: mental health counseling, social work or related field. Social workers or counselors must have regular supervision, consultation and/or review of cases, preferably by a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor, who is licensed in the state of Louisiana.
- You have at least one year of experience providing individual and group counseling sessions to children, adolescents and adults in a clinical setting.
- You have experience working in the field of trauma and understand the basic tenets of trauma informed practices.
- You are knowledgeable about the principles of sound therapeutic practices with survivors of sexual trauma, including working with the continuum of sexual trauma services.
Salary : $48,000