Counselor-Victim Advocate

The-Parris-Foundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement

Two weeks paid vacation

Sick leave and wellness leave

Job summary

The Parris Foundation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Counselor-Victim Advocate to provide individual and group counseling to crime victims, using diagnostic instruments and crisis intervention techniques. You will collect data, coordinate outreach, and connect clients with needed resources and referrals.

Requirements include a master's degree in Counseling and at least one year of experience working with crime victims; LPC Associate status is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with crime victims.
• Licensure or LPC Associate status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to crime victims.
• Use diagnostic instruments to assess biopsychosocial functioning.
• Coordinate outreach and provide referrals to clients and community members.
• Maintain records and assist in reporting and seminars.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Client support

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

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VOCA Full Time The Parris Foundation, Houston, TX, US

Salary Range: $63,440.00 To $63,440.00 Annually

Job Title: Counselor-Victim Advocate Hiring Department: Counseling and Victim Services

Supervisor: Director of Counseling and Wellness

Job Description: Full-Time; 40 hours per week, 100% grant-funded

Provide individual and group counseling to child, adolescents, and adult crime victims. Uses appropriate diagnostic instruments to assess and evaluate biopsychosocial functioning. Collects and evaluates psychological and medical data from interviews, case history and/or observational techniques. Assists with crisis intervention. Provides crime victim resource information and referrals to clients and community members for needed services, support, and problem resolution. Engages in collaborative community efforts to ensure comprehensive crime victim services. Coordinate crime victim outreach. Maintains counseling records, assessment data and other pertinent information needed for victim services program documentation. Assists in compiling information for required reporting. Develops and conducts in-service seminars, wellness workshops, and lecture series for crime victim services community. Provide mentorships for master's level clinical intern volunteers.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include a master's degree in Counseling and at least one years' experience working with crime victims.

Hours: Counseling Center hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday 9am-2pm. The Counselor-Victim Advocate will be required to work 40 hours per week and will flex schedule to accommodate victims' schedules and the scheduling of victim service trainings. Time allocation is 77% direct victim services and 23% Outreach/Community Education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement
• two (2) weeks paid vacation per year
• eight (8) hours paid sick leave earned per pay period
• Flexible schedules and wellness leave are provided each month.

Salary: $63,440.00 annually

This is a great opportunity for an LPC Associate needing post-graduate clinical experience for licensure.