Victim Counselor
Job Summary: This is a professional clinical position that requires training and experience in therapeutic techniques proven to be effective with adult and adolescent crime victims. This position will provide individual, family, and group counseling, as well as crisis intervention, psycho-educational classes, and court advocacy to adult and adolescent victims of violent and sexual crimes. Additional responsibilities include maintaining appropriate documentation, working with parents/guardians regarding their child’s goals (as appropriate), ensuring that services meet ethical best-practice standards, and functioning as a member of a clinical team.
Reports to: Supervised by Clinical Director of Adult Services at The Victim Center. Works collaboratively with organizational team members and outside collaborating partners to support victims.
Work Location: The Victim Center, 815 W Tampa Street, Springfield, MO 65802. Occasional in-person response to crisis calls may include locations such as area hospitals and law enforcement agencies.
Employment Status: This is a full time (40 hours per week) salaried exempt position.
Work Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm M-TH. Employee will also be required to be on-call for after-hours and weekend crisis intervention on a rotating basis with other staff. 10 paid holidays plus additional time off is also included in the compensation package.
Application Instructions:
• Submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the position to thevictimcenter@gmail.com.
• Include “Victim Counselor” in the subject line.
• Interviewees will be required to complete an application.
• Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
• Video and in-person applications will not be accepted. Please do not apply only through the Indeed application system.
• For inquiries, please email thevictimcenter@gmail.com.
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Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits available to full–time staff include health, vision, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time.
Submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the position to thevictimcenter[at]gmail.com.
• Include “Navigator” in the subject line.
• Interviewees will be required to complete an application.
• Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with priority given to candidates who apply.
• Video and in-person applications will not be accepted. Please do not apply only through the Indeed application system.
• For inquiries, please email thevictimcenter[at]gmail.com.