Therapist - Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

Salary: $85,000 (annual)

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit is seeking a licensed therapist to provide crime victims with trauma-informed counseling and support services. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; crisis and supportive services are provided, nonetheless. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide safety planning and/or crisis intervention and all modalities of intervention to victims of crime. • Conduct assessments and provide ongoing therapy as needed. • Collaborate with crime victim advocates, law enforcement, assistant district attorneys and community partners. • Conduct ongoing assessment of victim needs and modify treatment plan and services as appropriate. • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate trauma-informed therapeutic individual and group sessions • Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings. • Efficient and timely management of client case notes and related preparation and submission of statistical data are required. • Organize and/or participate in community events and special projects. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to attend these events. • All other relevant duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW required with 1 year’s post degree therapy experience required. • Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma informed care. • Experience and ability to provide confidential clinical therapeutic mental health services required • Familiarity with general court services and criminal law enforcement processes preferred • Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.