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Job description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
LMHC or LMSW- Crime Victims Services ( Therapist )
If you are looking for a full time position, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places than one.
Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
What you will do:
The LMSW/LMHC is responsible for providing services to victims/survivors of sexual, physical and domestic violence, stalking, other crimes and to secondary victims of crimes. This position specifically focuses on providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups who have survived traumatic events with a caseload consisting of community referrals. These services may include: assistance with completing New York State Office of Victim Services compensation claims, crisis counseling and short-term counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment through the criminal, family, and civil court proceedings.
Additionally, this position assists with responding to crisis situations that come through our 24-Hour Hotline. This may include accompaniments to the ED and acting as a supportive advocate in legal matters and in securing needed services.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a therapy caseload of 20 to 25 individual clients seen weekly.
Provide supportive services, including but not limited to crisis intervention, counseling/therapy, advocacy, compensation assistance.
Assist with staffing the programs 24-hour hotline (minimum of 4, 12-hour shifts per month).
What You Will Need:
A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
A valid NYS driver’s license and dependable transportation are also required.
Previous experience providing counseling to individuals and groups ages 12 and older is strongly desired.
Experience working with victims/survivors of crime is preferred.
LMSW/LMHC preferred.
Willingness to obtain Limited Licensure through NYS Education Department required if not yet licensed.
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the Department of Corrections is desired.
NYS Department of Health Sexual Assault Counselor Certification is required but will be provided to the desired candidate at no cost if not yet certified.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
troy, NY, 12182, US
Who can apply
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