Therapist (Spanish), Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

About the role

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit is seeking a licensed therapist, who is fluent in Spanish, to provide crime victims with trauma-informed counseling and support services. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; crisis and supportive services are provided, nonetheless.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning and/or crisis intervention and all modalities of intervention to victims of crime.
• Conduct assessments and provide ongoing therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with crime victim advocates, law enforcement, assistant district attorneys and community partners.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of victim needs and modify treatment plan and services as appropriate.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate trauma-informed therapeutic individual and group sessions.
• Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings.
• Efficient and timely management of client case notes and related preparation and submission of statistical data are required.
• Organize and/or participate in community events and special projects.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW required with 1 year’s post degree therapy experience required.
• Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma informed care.
• Fluent Spanish speaker preferred.
• Experience and ability to provide confidential clinical therapeutic mental health services required.
• Familiarity with general court services and criminal law enforcement processes preferred.
• Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• City residency is not required for this position.

Pay

$85,000.00 – $85,000.00

Schedule

Some evening or weekend hours may be required to attend community events and special projects.