DVSA Therapist

Haven•Pontiac, MI

30d•$48,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) / Sexual Assault Therapist is a valued member of the Counseling Program and supports HAVEN’s mission by providing trauma-informed counseling services to adult survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as children and adolescents who have witnessed or experienced abuse. Services are delivered through face-to-face, telephone, and virtual appointments to ensure accessibility and support for survivors. This position plays a critical role in promoting healing, safety, empowerment, and long-term stability for survivors and their children. The therapist provides individual and group counseling services and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care. This role also contributes to the development of future professionals by assisting in the training and mentorship of counseling interns and volunteers. The therapist maintains ethical, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered practices in all aspects of their work. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week and 2–3 evenings of availability to ensure services are accessible to survivors based on their scheduling needs.

Requirements

LLMSW or LMSW in Social Work, or LLPC or LPC in Counseling, required.
Education, training, or experience working with adult, teen, and child survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and children who have witnessed domestic violence.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with all agency policies, ethical standards, and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general electronic documentation systems.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal awareness, empathy, and the ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with survivors.
Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a team-oriented environment while supporting a multidisciplinary approach to survivor care.
Responds to crisis situations calmly and effectively using trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices.
Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and a strong commitment to working with survivors through a client-centered, empowerment-based approach.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively while actively engaging in supervision and ongoing professional development.
Utilizes therapeutic skills and evidence-informed modalities to provide individual and group counseling services for both adults and children.
Brings creativity and flexibility to therapeutic work, including developing and adapting curriculum and group content to meet the evolving needs of survivors.
Demonstrates excellent oral, written, active listening, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, CPT, Somatic-based interventions, or Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), preferred.
Knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and experience providing trauma-informed therapy to survivors.

Responsibilities

Conduct trauma-informed intake assessments to identify the counseling needs of adult and child survivors within the Counseling Program.
Provide individual and group therapeutic services to adult survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
Provide individual and group therapeutic services to children and adolescents who have witnessed domestic violence or experienced sexual abuse.
Provide therapeutic services individual and group therapy to adult survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault
Provide therapeutic services individual and group therapy to children and adolescents who have witnessed domestic violence or experienced sexual abuse
Conduct trauma-informed and supportive individualized plans
Utilize trauma-informed evidence-based practices and interventions
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Conduct risk safety planning with survivors
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community partners to ensure coordinated support for survivors.
Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings Assists in training and evaluation of student interns and volunteers as assigned by Counseling Program Director
Support agency initiatives related to prevention, outreach, and education when applicable
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies Assists with the development distribution and collection of outcome evaluation tools
Maintains and tracks open and closed client records, facilitates data entry, and maintains co-worker communication in order to maintain compliance and smooth agency operation. Assists with conducting focus groups to obtain client input into programming
Presents specialty group overviews to referral sources including shelter, as assigned Processes “walk ins” or “high risk” clients immediately as needed
Responds to client calls within 48 hours during the work week Responds to subpoenas when required
Works with development and community education teams to promote programming; Contributes to written curriculum updates as needed.
Stays up to date on community resources relevant populations served
All other duties as assigned