Individual Counselor at KG Workforce Solutions, LLC

Current opening is for an Individual Counselor, community based.

Onsite required. Cover letter required.

Requirements: LMSW [new graduates will be considered]

Status: Full-Time

Current opening is for an Individual Counselor, community based.

Position Summary: Provide counseling to survivors of intimate partner violence.

Responsibilities:

· Provide clinical assessments, crisis intervention and ongoing short-term counseling services for survivors who have experienced intimate partner violence.

· Maintain up-to-date documentation of services to include client intake form, privacy/confidentiality statement, danger assessment, safety plan, and consent/release forms.

· Utilize knowledge involving to the dynamics of IPV/DV to provide one-one-one trauma-informed and cognitive behavioral therapeutic services to clients referred to by Service/Crisis Line, Residential Women’s Counselor, Community Case Managers and Court Advocates, as well as professional community agency partners.

· Complete psychosocial assessment for history of trauma and victimization. Curative services and therapeutic activities are to be provided onsite via professional counseling room.

· Evaluate clients as it pertains to parenting issues and/or family emotional stressors. Make children counseling referral or other professional therapeutic service recommendations as appropriate.

· Make necessary referrals to other community programs for continuity of services.

· Collaborate and coordinate with the Clinical Team for therapeutic insight/support, goal planning, and client staffing sessions.

· Participate in agency staff meetings and special agency committees as needed.

· Update and maintain clients’ direct service notations in database management system in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• · Master’s degree in social work or professional counseling (LPC) required with a specialization in trauma-informed care. Must have and maintain SC SW or LPC license and active membership in NASW or ACA.
• · Minimum two years of direct counseling services, preferably in crisis intervention.
• · Possess a solid understanding of counseling dynamics, modalities, and techniques.
• · Understanding intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children.
• · Skilled in working with sensitive issues and commitment to respecting confidentiality and privacy of client’s information.
• · Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with staff and clients.
• · Familiar with other community human services programs and resources.
• · Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations in an independent and professional manner.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance