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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.