What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence?
Job responsibilities include:
• Providing high quality counseling services to adult and child clients who have experienced sexual violence.
• Develop and implement treatment for an average ongoing caseload of 30 individual clients.
• Facilitate support groups.
• Conduct client intake assessments, on average 2 weekly.
• Provide training on sexual assault and treatment issues as assigned to volunteers, staff, community and professional groups.
• On-call back-up for weekend hotline coverage as needed.
• It is required for this position to work 3 weekday evenings a week.
Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work required, License Preferred.
• 2 years post-graduate trauma-focused and mental health clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in listening skills, ability to convey warmth, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude are essential.
• Familiarity and proficiency with assessment and diagnosis.
• Familiarity and proficiency with case conceptualization, planning and implementing empirically supported treatments.
• The ability and experience to work with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with multiple therapeutic techniques including, but not limited to, crisis counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and play therapy. Training in TF-CBT, PE, CPT, or EMDR preferred.
• The ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with clinical documentation procedures and systems.
• Successful criminal background, child abuse, and FBI clearances.