Therapist

Midland Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Midland, Texas, is seeking a dedicated counselor to provide support services to victims of sexual assault and abuse. Responsibilities include facilitating support groups, conducting client assessments, and providing on-call crisis intervention. A Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling is required, along with skills in maintaining confidentiality and working effectively with diverse clients. This role is crucial for fostering a supportive environment for trauma survivors.

Qualifications

• Evidence of skill working with survivors of trauma and abuse.
• Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse range of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and support to sexual assault victims.
• Conducts intake and assessment of clients.
• Facilitates support groups and therapy sessions.
• Provides on-call services and crisis intervention.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling

Job description

General Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and support services to victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, child physical abuse, incest, victims of homicide and their non-offending loved ones.
• Understands the purpose and function of the Midland Rape Crisis Center and is knowledgeable of all existing policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day program services which include but are not limited to: intake and assessment of all incoming client’s caseload; development of assistance plans for both primary and secondary clients, preparation of discharge plans, documents all client interventions, and maintains adequate records in accordance with the Records policy.
• Coordinates and arranges for the facilitation of support groups and group therapy as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention services when needed at the hospital, law enforcement agencies, or District Attorney’s Office or at the Center offices.
• Informs clients of their rights; the Victim Compensation Act, and rules of confidentiality.
• Provides on-call services on a rotating basis with other staff and is available for when the volunteers need assistance with clients as well as work after-hour cases when volunteers are unavailable.
• Assists with the 24‑hour hotline if volunteers are not available.
• Maintains a good work relationship with the legal and medical agencies and makes appropriate referrals to cooperating agencies as well as assists these agencies with referrals for them as needed.
• Attends staff, coalition and multi-disciplinary meetings as necessary.
• Attends off site trainings as necessary.
• Attends Volunteer Sexual Assault Training.
• Other duties as assigned by the Therapy Program Director.

Education

A Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling.

Background and Experience

• Evidence of skill working with survivors of trauma and abuse.
• A proven track record as an individual capable of maintaining confidentiality, and possessing emotional stability, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Be organized and timely in all statistics and time sheets in a timely manner. An ability to work with all victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and incest without bias or prejudice regarding prostitution, drug abuse, abortion, use of alcohol, difference in abilities, age, race, color, creed, or religious affiliation.