Trauma-Informed IPSV Counselor — Survivor Services

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Office of the District Attorney seeks an Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Counselor for the Survivor Services Bureau. The role provides trauma-informed counseling to survivors of sexual and domestic violence and guides them through the criminal justice process, with liaison to families and witnesses across multiple office locations.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, outreach, needs assessments, safety planning, and maintaining case files.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and license (LMSW/LCSW) or Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with license (LMHC).
• New York State licensure as LMSW/LCSW or LMHC is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling and crisis intervention; assess needs and safety planning.
• Engage with victims, witnesses and families; explain the criminal justice process and connect to services; follow up on referrals.
• Maintain accurate case files and statistics; collaborate with external agencies for referrals.
• Escort victims through court processes and provide continuous support throughout proceedings.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Mandarin fluency

Cantonese fluency

Korean fluency

French fluency

ASL proficiency

Education

MSW with license

Mental Health Counseling degree with license

Job description

The City of New York’s Office of the District Attorney seeks an Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Counselor for the Survivor Services Bureau. The role provides trauma-informed counseling to survivors of sexual and domestic violence and guides them through the criminal justice process, with liaison to families and witnesses across multiple office locations.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, outreach, needs assessments, safety planning, and maintaining case files.