Therapist/Crisis Counselor - Child Advocacy Center

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County • Ypsilanti, MI

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About The Position

Catholic Charities Washtenaw County has an immediate opening for a full-time crisis counselor therapist within the Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center (WCAC). This role provides crisis intervention, short-term support, court preparation, and information/referral services to child sexual abuse victims and their non-offending family members. The therapist will conduct individual crisis counseling or intervention sessions, clinically assess immediate needs, and provide appropriate referrals. Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining various materials and providing follow-up services. The position offers a team culture built on mentorship, collaboration, and shared purpose, within an organization with over 65 years of service to the Washtenaw County community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Two years’ experience in the area of child abuse, crisis intervention, trauma informed therapy, child development and/or the criminal justice system.
• Ability to work calmly, effectively, and objectively with children and families experiencing traumatic, high-intensity situations with varying degrees of emotional trauma/upset.
• Ability to effectively relate to children, as well as a general client population from diverse ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, short-term support, court preparation and information/referral services to child sexual abuse victims and their non-offending family members.
• Conduct individual crisis counseling or intervention sessions with children and non-offending caregivers during and immediately following forensic interview.
• Clinically assess immediate emotional, psychological, and physical needs of victims and their families and provides appropriate information and referrals.
• Create and maintain forms, brochures, educational materials, and referral resources for children and family.
• Provide follow-up services.

Benefits

• Competitive, hourly/benefit-eligible, depending on caseload (prorated based on FTE).
• $1,250 Welcome bonus. (Some restrictions apply)
• Comprehensive benefits with employer contribution
• 401(k)-retirement option
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holiday schedule — including the full week between Christmas and New Year's.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Participation in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level