Sexual Assault Counselor, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, Calgary, Canada

Sexual Assault Counselor

Posted on: September 19, 2014
Application deadline: September 30, 2014
Posted by: Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse is the primary sexual violence service provider for Calgary and surrounding areas. We are looking for experienced and innovative individuals to be part of our dynamic team and organization. CCASA is excited to announce that we are currently hiring two 10 – 12 month (negotiable) maternity leave counselling positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual and group counselling (both male and female clients)
• Crisis Intervention
• Caseload management
• Advocacy with clients
• Delivery of CCASA's community and professional education programs

• Successful candidates may be required to work some evenings and weekends as well as provide counselling to rural areas surrounding Calgary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in social/human services with 2-3 years related work experience
• Both individual and group counselling experience
• Experience working with a caseload required
• Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
• Crisis intervention
• Strong communication skills
• Some experience working with the effects of sexual violence on individuals and communities
• The ability to work with various community and professional services
• Professional registration

Please visit our website at www.calgarycasa.comfor more information about our programs.

HOW TO APPLY

CCASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse groups to apply.

Email, mail or fax resumes by September 30, 2014.

CCASA Clinical Program Director

910 – 7^th Avenue SW (Northland Building)

Calgary, AB T2P-3N8

Fax: (403) 264-8355

Email: info@calgarycasa.com

No Phone Calls Please

Thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Children & Teen Counselor, Life Span, Des Plaines, IA

Children and Teen Counselor

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: July 31, 2013
Posted by: Life Span

DESCRIPTION

Life Span is a community based, not for profit organization located in the Chicago metropolitan area which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Life Span is seeking a full time Children and Teen Counselor to provide individual and group services to boys who are grammar school, middle school and high school age. Mentoring high school boys is a major component of this job. Participants in services are children and teens who have witnessed abuse at home and/or who are involved in abusive relationships themselves.

Counseling services are provided in Life Span offices and in school based programs. Services include providing educational information about domestic violence and safety planning, developing non-violent conflict resolution skills, and promoting positive self-esteem building activities. The Children and Teen Counselor works with a team and must be a good communicator, flexible with scheduling, and able to represent the agency to community partners including school personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. in counseling psychology, social work or related field required; Master's preferred. Illinois IDVA mandated 40 hour Domestic Violence training desirable. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in domestic violence, women's issues, and issues affecting low income families. Car required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter to Margaret Luft, Director of Counseling ay mluft@life-span.org. No telephone calls.

Case Manager/Counselor, Marian House, Baltimore, MD

Case Manager/Counselor

Posted on: April 22, 2013
Posted by: Marian House

JOB SUMMARY


The purpose of the position is to assure that each Marian House II resident continues improvement through the delivery of mental health and recovery services and oversight of structured activities including regular attendance at work and house management. The incumbent is required to provide individual counseling and case management services to designated residents and to co-facilitate group counseling as directed. Marian House II Case Managers supervise all women who reside at Marian House II sites. Working in conjunction with Marian House staff and other MH II case manager/counselor(s), she coordinates the Marian House II program, counsels and assists each individual woman, and links her with other services as needed.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists women as they transition from MH I to MH II.
• Works closely with each woman's counselor at MH I to insure continuity in the program.
• Provides close supervision and frequent face to face meetings with residents of MH II during the initial transition Bridge Period.
• Provides formal case management services monthly with special focus on financial management issues as well as assisting residents in accessing other programs as needed.
• Provides individual clinical counseling twice a month and as necessary.
• Counsels residents regarding recovery, physical and mental health, employment, education, money matters, life skills, relationships, goals, and plans for the future.
• Provides a stable presence at MH II sites, encouraging community life and frequently interacting informally with the women.
• Is available for unexpected issues and circumstances as they arise among the women.
• Plans and guides a required monthly meeting of residents, allowing opportunities for sharing and for the airing of residents' concerns.
• Plans and co-facilitates therapeutic group counseling for MH II residents twice a month. Coordinates a monthly relapse prevention group and provides oversight, as necessary.
• Supervises the care and cleaning of the physical plant.
• Assists residents as they prepare to move beyond MH II with developing appropriate housing plans.
• Maintains detailed case records and develops treatment plans in conjunction with the client as assigned.
• Make presentations in the community on topics related to mental health, trauma, & addiction, as directed.
• Attends staff, clinical, house, and other meetings as requested.
• Takes advantage of workshops and conferences that focus on homelessness, addiction, and other topics related to the problems experienced by Marian House women.
• Cooperate in the agency's team approach to service provision by assuming responsibilities for program operation and house maintenance when needed. This will occasionally require presence outside regular business days and office hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in social work or counseling psychology with 2 – 3 years experience in case management and counseling field preferred
• Current licensure as LCPC or LCSW-C only
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competence in verbal and written communication
• Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Background and ability to understand, appreciate, and carry out the Marian House mission; interpersonal skills to engage staff and volunteers in doing same.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• An essential attribute for this position is the intuitiveness to grasp implications of alternative choices on a wide variety of situations and potential problems
• Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embraces those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, or sexual preference
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle; reliable transportation for work; Maryland driver's license preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly
• Ability to ambulate independently as the job requires
• Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
• Ability to handle stress without significant impairment to functioning
• Ability to absorb new information, skills, and attitudes
• General awareness of one's own and others' feeling states, and ability to identify them
• Ability to form a therapeutic relationship with clients and to establish positive collegial relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently
• Commitment to the mission of Marian House
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency's needs
• Sitting for extended periods
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to move supply cartons and equipment
• Ability to move throughout office complex frequently in the course of the business day

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Kathy LaVina at klavina@marianhouse.org
or mail to:
949 Gorsuch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Psychotherapy Associate, Center for the Psychology of Women, Los Angeles, CA

Psychotherapy Associate

Posted on: March 11, 2013
Posted by: The Center for the Psychology of Women

DESCRIPTION
The Center for the Psychology of Women is currently hiring a part-time licensed therapist with interest and experience in women's mental health. (Psychotherapy Associates at the Center must hold a Master's level degree and CA license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW.) The Center is a small, progressive agency based in metropolitan Los Angeles; we offer therapy as well as psychiatry primarily to women, but also to men, couples, families, and youth. It's a place where clinical independence is encouraged and fostered. Center policies and protocol (from medical benefits to clinical flexibility) are designed to support the therapists that support the clients! To learn more about the Center's mission, please visit www.psychologyofwomen.com/careers

At the Center for the Psychology of Women, we believe in allowing (and trusting!) clinicians to do what they're best at: being a therapist. Our support staff and independence from insurance help each therapist focus on clinical work, not paperwork. The Center has high-functioning clients and is not dependent on insurance, so there's no need to worry about billing, pre-authorizations, reimbursements, or not getting paid for your work. (The only paperwork you'll need to take care of are your session notes!) Finally, there is no responsibility to bring your own clients or to market yourself. 

The position of Psychotherapy Associate pays $25.50 per hour to start. (Eligibility for medical benefits begins at 90 days.) Your hours per week will build over two to three months as your caseload increases. You will start with two shifts, then move to three; during this time, your shifts may not be entirely filled. After that time, each therapist will see an average of about 15 clients per week. You are required to be at the Center 15 minutes before your first appointment (whatever time that is) and you may leave after your last appointment for the day ends. You will be compensated for any last minute cancellations or gaps between clients. 

The Center is looking for someone who can fill three of the following six shifts, starting as soon as possible. You will have a 30 minute lunch/dinner break in each shift lasting 5 or more hours. Please let us know which three (or more) you would be available for:

Daytime: (1) Monday 8:45am-3:30pm, (2) Tuesday 8:45am-3:30pm, (3) Wednesday 8:45am-3:30pm

Evening: (4) Monday 3:45pm-9:30pm, (5) Tuesday 3:45pm-9:30pm, (6) Wednesday 3:45pm-9:30pm

HOW TO APPLY
If you believe the Center would be a good fit for you clinically and professionally, please email your cover letter and resume to center@psychologyofwomen.com. In your cover letter, please make sure to explain why you feel you would be a good match for this open position. We receive a considerable amount of applications, so please be aware that there may be some delay in following up. Please no calls--we will certainly get in touch with you.