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Job Title:               Sexual Assault Counselor

Department:        Clinical

Reports To:           Clinical Director

Salary:                    $47,000-$50,000

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Approved By:       CEO

Summary: Sexual Assault Counselor will provide counseling and advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. The Sexual Assault Counselor position is considered full-time exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires regular hours and possibly some evenings.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assess clients’ needs and determine their appropriateness for the services of Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC).   Make referrals to appropriate community resources for clients deemed not appropriate for or in need of additional services.

• Provide crisis counseling and on-going therapy to survivor clients and their support system members on-site at DARCC.  

• Develop and facilitate support and/or therapeutic groups.

• Research best practices and assist in ensuring that services provided to victims of sexual abuse/assault are culturally responsive, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with community service providers and organizations to facilitate referrals and coordination of services for clients.

• Provide consultation for staff and volunteers as needed.

• Attend professional workshops/conferences to enhance clinical skills in the field of sexual assault and to maintain professional credentials.

• Maintain and keep current and confidential all client files. 

• Generate monthly reports to the Clinical Director in a timely manner.  

• Initiate change in protocol, forms, and reports to better serve the client and agency needs. 

• Participate in Sexual Assault Advocate Training.

• Provide support and contribute to an environment in which all individuals are respected regardless of their individual differences.   

• Adhere to state law and professional ethical principles.  Maintain current credentials and provide licensure documentation, when applicable.  

• Participate in clinical group and individual supervision.

• Provide on-call staff back up on an as needed basis. 

• Conduct outreach to the community as needed.

• Assist in the training and support of clinical interns.

• Complete DARCC Sexual Assault training

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Licensing Requirements:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling or equivalent mental health field.  Independent, current Texas license as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW is required. 

Qualifications Required:

• Experience with and a working knowledge of the issues confronting sexual abuse/assault survivors.

• Ability to speak/read/write in English with fluency.

• Ability to work with adolescents and adults of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to collaborate with individual professionals and community agency networks to coordinate services for clients.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to set priorities, maintain productivity, and adjust to flexible working hours.

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward other people regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or appearance.   

• Commitment to DARCC mission and values.

• Effective Communication and Organizational skills

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

• Training and experience in EMDR and CPT preferred.

DARCC is dedicated to creating a culturally and gender diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. 

Job Title:               Post Graduate Counseling Fellow

Department:        Clinical

Reports To:           Clinical Director

Salary:                    $45,000-$48,000

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Approved By:       CEO

Summary: DARCC’s Counseling Fellowship Program is an opportunity for mental health clinicians who have completed a master’s degree to receive training that includes extensive clinical experience, supervision, and educational opportunities while they prepare for final licensure.

The Fellowship Program is generally two to three years, subject to periodic review of the fellow by supervisory staff. The continuance of the fellow at any point in the program is at the discretion of the organization. The Post-Graduate Counseling Fellow position is considered a full-time exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires regular hours and possibly some evenings.

Fellowship Benefits

• Through specialized training and expert supervision and support, the opportunity to develop proficiency in the treatment of sexual assault survivors culminating in the receipt of a Completion of Fellowship Certificate indicating expertise in the field

• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the systemic response to sexual violence and North Texas’s specific coordinated community response

• Ability to complete DARCC’s OAG Certified Sexual Assault Advocate training

• Knowledge of relevant community resources and networking opportunities that will help foster relationships with relevant stakeholders

• Opportunity to receive clinical supervision by a Board Approved Licensed Clinical Supervisor employed by DARCC, or alternatively, the partial or full reimbursement of costs for DARCC recommended off-site Clinical Supervisors

• Ability to participate in strong team building with peer support and peer consultation

• During the first half of the fellowship, the opportunity to participate in specialized training such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• During the second half of the fellowship, the opportunity to develop leadership skills by serving as a mentor to other fellows or interns and by providing training to other staff, volunteers, and community groups

• Reimbursement of license renewal fees and cost of the licensure upgrade application

• Ability to work in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment

• Potential for continued employment with DARCC upon completion of the Fellowship Program

Expectations of Fellows

• Develop a personal program of self-directed study and professional growth with guidance from their supervising staff

• Conduct therapeutic evaluations and provide evidence-based treatments for survivors of sexual assault

• Complete at least 75% of required supervised hours serving DARCC clients

• Maintain proper case notes and treatment plans using the electronic records system

• Participate in individual and group supervision and case consultations

• Attend staff meetings and all required staff activities

• Participate in additional training seminars and individualized educational experiences

• Teach and mentor other fellows or interns as assigned

• Adhere to DARCC’s established practices, procedures, and policies

Eligibility Requirements

• Completion of a master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy

• Current Texas license as LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW

• Commitment to DARCC’s mission to engage and educate communities to prevent sexual violence and to support survivors and their loved ones as they heal and thrive

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English with fluency

• Ability to work with adolescents and adults of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds

• Ability to collaborate with individual professionals and community agency networks to coordinate services for clients

• Effective communication and organizational skills

• Ability to set priorities, maintain productivity, and adjust to flexible working hours

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward other people regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or appearance

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Admission

Admission to the DARCC Counseling Fellowship Program is selective. To be considered, please submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@dallasrapecrisis.org. Applications will be considered as they are received and may be held for up to six months until positions are available.

DARCC is dedicated to creating a culturally and gender diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.