Domestic Violence Counselor

Domestic Violence Counselor

 

General Duties:

To provide crisis intervention, education, counseling, and case management to client's.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read, understand and follow the code of ethics provided by the New Mexico Social Work & Counseling Therapy Board
• Conduct individual counseling sessions for assessments and education.
• Develop client assessments and service plans with the assistance of the client and other staff. Maintain clients’ files according to FCC policies and procedures.
• Conduct psycho- educational group sessions on topic of domestic violence and life skills
• Contact clients by phone and or by written correspondence for follow-up as needed.
• Provide reports to courts, probation and other agencies as required for compliance with court ordered cases and for quality care.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client, staff Board and administrative matters.

 

 

• Full time position
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or Human Services field. (experience may substitute education)
• Experience with group work preferred
• Knowledge of Domestic Violence preferred
• New graduates considered
• Must pass a background check
• Starting salary range $41,600.00 - $52,000.00 depending on experience and education.