Therapist - Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

Overview

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the more than 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By pursuing justice with integrity, BXDA focuses on assistance for crime victims while ensuring fairness to defendants. BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not advance justice.

BXDA has established a standard of excellence in representing the Bronx community and continues to grow stronger each day.

The Crime Victims Assistance Bureau is seeking a licensed therapist to provide trauma-informed counseling and support services to crime victims. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; crisis and supportive services are provided nonetheless.

• 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.
• Frequent assessment of victim needs with re-evaluation of treatment plans and services when appropriate.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings.
• Efficient and timely management of client case notes and related preparation and submission of statistical data.
• 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.

• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC-D or LMHC with 2 years post-degree therapist experience.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above, with at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

• Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Experience and ability to provide confidential clinical therapeutic mental health services.
• Familiarity with general court services and criminal law enforcement processes.
• Ability to interact with 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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City residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.