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CUMBEE CENTER TO ASSIST ABUSED Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor in Aiken, South Carolina

Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated counselor to provide support and therapeutic services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The counselor will deliver trauma-informed care through individual counseling and victim advocacy, utilizing evidence-based practices. This role involves working closely with diverse populations. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to empowering clients on their path to recovery.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence through compassionate care and guidance.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide short-term counseling to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Provide psychoeducational group experiences to reduce the effects of trauma
  • Ensure required documentation, including client records, service reports and administrative paperwork are thoroughly completed and timely
  • Assist and support staff during crisis situations
  • Give expert testimony in court
  • Consult with supervisor (or other identified person) for training and support
  • Attend case staffings and maintain communication with fellow case workers
  • Consult and staff clients with Case Managers
  • Participate on the on-call schedule as staff backup for volunteers and shelter coverage
  • Provide office coverage during times of staff shortage
  • Represent Cumbee Center in the community and conduct presentations as required
  • Maintain current procedures in the Counseling Program procedure manual
  • Maintain professional licensure as required, or be in process of obtaining licensure

Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field; licensure preferred.
  • Proven experience in psychotherapy, crisis management, trauma counseling (including PTSD) or behavioral health.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse client populations.
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally while maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Personal Attributes:

Follow and adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with staff, clients and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A very high degree of clinical knowledge and skills; ability to cope with emergency situations with a highly impaired population; ability to maintain and promote positive working relationships within Cumbee Center; excellent assessment skills; good understanding of domestic and sexual violence, mental illness, AODA population and its effects of clients and their families; ability to support staff in difficult situations; effective use of time and resources to help maintain quality services.

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