DVSA Therapist

Description

The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) / Sexual Assault Therapist is a valued member of the Counseling Program and supports HAVEN’s mission by providing trauma-informed counseling services to adult survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as children and adolescents who have witnessed or experienced abuse. Services are delivered through face-to-face, telephone, and virtual appointments to ensure accessibility and support for survivors.

Essential Duties

• Conduct trauma-informed intake assessments to identify the counseling needs of adult and child survivors within the Counseling Program.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic services to adult survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic services to children and adolescents who have witnessed domestic violence or experienced sexual abuse.
• Conduct trauma-informed and supportive individualized plans.
• Utilize trauma-informed evidence-based practices and interventions.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community partners to ensure coordinated support for survivors.
• Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings.
• Assists in training and evaluation of student interns and volunteers as assigned by Counseling Program Director.
• Support agency initiatives related to prevention, outreach, and education when applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Affords assistance with the development, distribution, and collection of outcome evaluation tools.
• Maintains and tracks open and closed client records, facilitates data entry, and maintains co-worker communication in order to maintain compliance and smooth agency operation.
• Affords assistance with conducting focus groups to obtain client input into programming.
• Presents specialty group overviews to referral sources including shelter, as assigned.
• Processes “walk ins” or “high risk” clients immediately as needed.
• Responds to client calls within 48 hours during the work week.
• Responds to subpoenas when required.
• Works with development and community education teams to promote programming; Contributes to written curriculum updates as needed.
• Stays up to date on community resources relevant populations served.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal awareness, empathy, and the ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with survivors.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a team-oriented environment while supporting a multidisciplinary approach to survivor care.
• Responds to crisis situations calmly and effectively using trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices.
• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and a strong commitment to working with survivors through a client-centered, empowerment-based approach.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively while actively engaging in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Utilizes therapeutic skills and evidence-informed modalities to provide individual and group counseling services for both adults and children.
• Bridges creativity and flexibility to therapeutic work, including developing and adapting curriculum and group content to meet the evolving needs of survivors.
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written, active listening, and organizational skills.

Education And Experience

• LLMSW or LMSW in Social Work, or LLPC or LPC in Counseling, required.
• Education, training, or experience working with adult, teen, and child survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and children who have witnessed domestic violence.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with all agency policies, ethical standards, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general electronic documentation systems.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, CPT, Somatic-based interventions, or Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and experience providing trauma-informed therapy to survivors.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
401k with company match
Counseling team retreats
Company-paid CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) /TF-CBT (Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) certification
Regular access to team members and leaders for quick support and supervisions

Mission Statement

To empower survivors to heal, and engage all individuals and communities to address and prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

HAVEN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by state and/or federal law.