City of NY

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Crime Victims Unit- Support

New york, NY

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Job Specifications

Location

New york city, NY

Salary

$ 85,000.00 - $ 85,000.00 (Annual)

Published

21 days ago

Career Level

Mid Level

Title Classification

Non-Competitive

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Therapist (Spanish), Crime Victims Assistance Bureau


The Bronx District Attorneys 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, who is fluent in Spanish, 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 years post degree therapy experience required.- Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma informed care. - Fluent Spanish speaker preferred- 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

Requirements

1. 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. Experienced (non-manager)