Crime Victim Services, Troy, NY
If you are looking for a full-time position, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places than one. This position, including salary, fringe benefits, equipment, necessary mileage, and more!
Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
What you will do:
The Senior Social Worker/LMHC will have strong clinical experience to provide trauma-informed therapy to clients, perform intakes and assign referrals, and provide clinical support and guidance to clinical staff. St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services provides acute and continued care to victims/survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, physical assault, and other crimes, and to secondary victims of crime. These services may include assistance with completing New York State Office of Victim Services compensation claims, crisis counseling and trauma therapy, advocacy, and accompaniment through the criminal, family, and civil court proceedings. In addition, responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker/LMHC include the provision of trauma-informed therapy to 10 to 15 weekly CVS clients, supervision of clinical staff members- including those pursuant of licensure and graduate level interns. The Senior Social Worker/LMHC will participate in leadership meetings, be responsible for the auditing and upkeep of documentation in compliance with department record keeping, as well as other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a therapy caseload of 10 to 15 individual client sessions weekly.
Provide direct supportive services to victims/survivors of crime including but not limited to crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling/therapy/groups and NYS office of Victim Services compensation assistance.
Serve as back up for completion of clinical intakes for community-based client referrals.
Consultation with senior clinical team.
Maintain records both electronic and paper in keeping with program requirements and agency confidentiality standards and in a timely fashion.
Assist with training new staff, volunteers and per diems.
Provide referrals for needed services to victims/survivors
Supervise MHC staff with provisional licensure toward clinical licensure in New York State
Meet weekly with staff working toward licensure for individual supervision, co-facilitate clinical group supervision
Assess supervisees experience and areas of opportunity
Evaluate and share opportunities for clinical training and professional development
Audit supervisees record keeping/case files and documentation compliance
Participate in team meetings as a member of the St. Peter’s Crime Victims leadership team.
Facilitate meetings, including huddle, and clinical group supervision etc.
Support program operations, including providing office support and coverage
Participate in hiring processes and disciplinary processes as necessary, including organization of resources and trainings for incoming supervisees.
What You Will Need:
A Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field required, in addition to active clinical licensure from the State of New York.
LMHC’s with diagnostic privilege preferred.
A valid NYS driver’s license, and dependable transportation are also required.
5 years or more previous experience providing counseling/therapy to crime victims or related field/population.
Understanding and knowledge of the Criminal Justice System is desired.
Prior experience providing clinical supervision and providing feedback and guidance through licensure process.
Excellent clinical decision making and assessment skills.
New York State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (or be willing to apply for certification with appropriate training provided by our department).
Pay Range: $29.00 - $41.40
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.