Victim Crisis Counselor & Law-Enforcement Liaison

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Police Department is seeking a Victim Services Counselor for the APD South Substation in Austin, TX. The role provides crisis and clinical counseling to crime victims, witnesses and families, on-scene or in a later setting, and serves as liaison with law enforcement and other agencies.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, court testimony preparation, and conducting trainings for police and community members.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health or a related field is required.
• Experience in mental health crisis and trauma counseling is required.
• Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques is necessary.
• Knowledge of victim assistance best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis and clinical counseling to victims, witnesses, and families.
• Engage in on-scene or post-incident counseling and trauma support.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies as liaison.
• Deliver trainings and educational sessions to police and community.
• Prepare reports and participate in court testimony when needed.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Trauma counseling

Data analysis and problem solving

Planning and organizing

Training others

Interpersonal relations

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health or related field

Tools

Computers and related software

Job description

Austin Police Department is seeking a Victim Services Counselor for the APD South Substation in Austin, TX. The role provides crisis and clinical counseling to crime victims, witnesses and families, on-scene or in a later setting, and serves as liaison with law enforcement and other agencies.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, court testimony preparation, and conducting trainings for police and community members.