Therapist; Spanish), Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

The Bronx District Attorney’s 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.

• 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.

• LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW required with 1 year’s 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

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City Residency is not required for this position

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