Therapist - Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Therapist for the Crime Victims Assistance Bureau. This role involves providing trauma-informed counseling to crime victims, conducting assessments, and facilitating therapy sessions. The ideal candidate will have an LCSW or equivalent, with robust organizational and communication skills, and preferably bilingual capabilities.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in community centered activities related to mental health.
• Minimum two years of post-degree therapy experience.
• Ability to manage client case notes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing therapy for crime victims.
• Organize group therapy sessions and attend supervision meetings.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including advocates and law enforcement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed counseling

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW

Job description

Therapist - Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

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The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

The Crime Victims Assistance Unit is seeking a licensed therapist to provide crime victims with trauma-informed counseling and support services. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; crisis and supportive services are provided, nonetheless.

Job Responsibilities

Provide safety planning and/or crisis intervention and all modalities of intervention to victims of crime.

Conduct assessments and provide ongoing therapy as needed.

Collaborate with crime victim advocates, law enforcement, assistant district attorneys and community partners.

Frequent assessment of victim needs re-evaluating treatment plan and services when appropriate.

Facilitate group therapy sessions

Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings.

Efficient and timely management of client case notes and related preparation and submission of statistical data are required.

Organize and/or participate in community events and special projects. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to attend these events.

All other relevant duties as assigned.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

QUALIFICATIONS: LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW required with 2 years post degree therapy experience required. Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma informed care. Fluent Spanish speaker preferred Experience and ability to provide confidential clinical therapeutic mental health services required Familiarity with general court services and criminal law enforcement processes preferred Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $75,000.00 – $75,000.00

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