Trauma-Informed IPSV Counselor for Survivors

Manhattan District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office seeks an IPSV Counselor in the Survivor Services Bureau to provide trauma-informed counseling and therapeutic services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence across office locations.

Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, court support, and referrals. A Master’s degree with licensure in social work or mental health counseling is required, with bilingual skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling with licensure in NY.
• Experience with survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence.
• Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin or Cantonese or Korean or French (spoken and written).
• ASL proficiency is preferred.
• Ability to handle high caseload and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
• Provide crisis intervention and needs assessments; assist with safety planning.
• Engage victims and families, explain the legal process, and coordinate referrals to services.
• Maintain up-to-date case files and provide updates to leadership on caseload and initiatives.
• Collaborate with external agencies and provide court accompaniment and client support.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Mandarin fluency

Cantonese fluency

Korean fluency

French fluency

ASL proficiency

DV/SV experience

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s in Social Work with license

Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with license

LMSW/LCSW or LMHC in NY

Job description

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office seeks an IPSV Counselor in the Survivor Services Bureau to provide trauma-informed counseling and therapeutic services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence across office locations.

Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, court support, and referrals. A Master’s degree with licensure in social work or mental health counseling is required, with bilingual skills highly valued.