Victim Services Supervisor, Sex Crimes Unit Lead

City-of-Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a Victim Services Supervisor for the Sex Crimes Unit to lead a team of clinicians providing crisis counseling, advocacy and victim assistance. The role emphasizes supervision of staff, development of clinical skills, and collaboration with law enforcement, courts, and community partners.

The supervisor will oversee scheduling, staffing, and program goals, coordinate with the budget and grants process, and participate in incident command during major events or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health-related field.
• Five years of experience in clinical mental health counseling and crisis management.
• At least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Licenses: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT may substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Victim Services counselors.
• Promote development of clinical skills and supervise using evidence-based techniques.
• Participate in budget and grant proposals and reporting.
• Provide incident command leadership for critical incidents and disasters.
• Testify in court as a fact or expert witness.

Skills

trauma counselling

crisis counselling

supervision

incident command

communication skills

writing

police operations

victim assistance

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking a Victim Services Supervisor for the Sex Crimes Unit to lead a team of clinicians providing crisis counseling, advocacy and victim assistance. The role emphasizes supervision of staff, development of clinical skills, and collaboration with law enforcement, courts, and community partners.

The supervisor will oversee scheduling, staffing, and program goals, coordinate with the budget and grants process, and participate in incident command during major events or