Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking to hire Counselors!

Counselors provide trauma-informed, client-centered counseling and support to individuals impacted by crime and victimization. This position is responsible for providing individual or group counseling, utilizing evidence-based trauma-informed practices. Counselors work collaboratively with clients, agency staff, and community partners to promote safety, healing, empowerment, and overall well-being. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, accurate and timely documentation, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality while providing compassionate, culturally responsive services to survivors and their families.

** RESUMES WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED **

What We Offer:

Great Work Environment and Benefits. Crime Victims Council provides a supportive, collaborative work environment that focuses on the growth and development of employees. Benefits include:

• Generous PTO package
• Health, Dental, Life, and LTD insurance
• 13 major paid holidays
• Paid hour lunch/break
• Self-care and employee appreciation activities
• 403B Plan Enrollment and Employer Contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Service hours paid for to get licensed
• 40-week salary no matter if there are no-shows or not
• Retirement plan
• Fairly flexible schedule Mon-Fri 8:30- 4:30 (make your schedule around your clients)

REQUIREMENTS : Master's degree in counseling, social work or related field. Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field required.
• Previous experience providing direct counseling services required. Foundational knowledge of the effects of trauma is highly preferred.
• Exhibits compassion and understanding of the impacts of interpersonal violence on individuals and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, attending, and reflecting.
• Demonstrates cultural humility, an understanding of systems of oppression, and a commitment to personal growth in skills and attitudes that promote equality and inclusion.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers, key stakeholders, and outside entities.
• Successful completion of the 40hr sexual assault counselor training provided by CVC.
• Must be able to provide FBI Criminal Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Clearance, and Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license and working vehicle required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling for victims and families impacted by crime.
• Provide counseling services in both the Allentown and Bethlehem offices.
• Evening availability required.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 22 clients.
• Facilitate 2 support groups per year.
• Participate in weekly group supervision and individual supervision.
• Help to maintain 24-hour hotline coverage, including on-call duties and after-hour support on a rotational basis.
• Provide on-going services to clients such as crisis intervention, hospital, police, and court accompaniment, and advocacy services.
• Establish and maintain client files.
• Maintain a commitment to professional development by participating in clinical trainings and workshops.
• Submit bi-weekly and monthly grant and data tracking documentation to the Direct Services Supervisor.
• Contribute with intention to a positive and supportive agency culture based on care, trust, and our shared values.
• Assist and participate in agency events and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Successful applicants must be able to provide current Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Criminal Clearance/Fingerprinting, and Child Abuse History Clearance.

Directly Reports To: The Counseling Supervisor

The Crime Victims Council (CVC) has been serving victims of crime in Lehigh and Northampton Counties since 1973. We are a compassionate team of counselors, advocates and educators serving victims of all violence along with their families and significant others. All programs and services of CVC are confidential and offered at no cost to our clients. Services include counseling; hospital, police, and court accompaniment; 24-hour hotline, and community education and prevention programs.

Company Description

The Crime Victims Council (CVC) has been serving victims of crime in Lehigh and Northampton Counties since 1973. We are a compassionate team of counselors, advocates and educators serving victims of all violence along with their families and significant others. All programs and services of CVC are confidential and offered at no cost to our clients. Services include counseling; hospital, police, and court accompaniment; 24-hour hotline, and community education and prevention programs.