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Job description
Do you find fulfillment in helping others achieve mental, emotional and spiritual well-being? Do you enjoy working as a team to holistically provide human-centered care? Come join our team of professionals and put your skill and experience to work helping children and families through the critical services the WCAC provides! Catholic Charities Washtenaw County has an immediate opening for a full-time crisis counselor therapist within the Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center (WCAC).
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide crisis intervention, short-term support, court preparation and information/referral services to child sexual abuse victims and their non-offending family members.
Conduct individual crisis counseling or intervention sessions with children and non-offending caregivers during and immediately following forensic interview
clinically assesses immediate emotional, psychological, and physical needs of victims and their families and provides appropriate information and referrals
Create and maintain forms, brochures, educational materials, and referral resources for children and family
Provide follow-up services
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field, plus two years' experience in the area of child abuse, crisis intervention, trauma informed therapy, child development and/or the criminal justice system preferred.
Ability to work calmly, effectively, and objectively with children and families experiencing traumatic, high-intensity situations with varying degrees of emotional trauma/upset.
Ability to effectively relate to children, as well as a general client population from diverse ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Competitive, hourly/benefit-eligible, depending on caseload (prorated based on FTE). Must be able to maintain minimum weekly required caseload/minimum required FTE to be eligible for benefits.
$1,250 Welcome bonus. (Some restrictions apply)
Comprehensive benefits with employer contribution, plus a 401(k)-retirement option.
Generous paid time off and a paid holiday schedule - including the full week between Christmas and New Year's.
Provided with the tools necessary to effectively perform job responsibilities, including mileage reimbursement, participation in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
The stability of joining an organization with more than 65 years serving the Washtenaw County community.
A team culture built on mentorship, collaboration, and shared purpose.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements. We review applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait to reach out. Please, no phone or email inquiries.
Catholic Charities of Washtenaw County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who can apply
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