THIS JOB IS POSTED ON BEHALF OF THE Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center, WHICH POSTED THE POSITION TO THE RICOMJOB LIST ON MAY 29
TO APPLY please email resume to aimee@bvadvocacycenter.org
Key Responsibilities: Provide individual counseling to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, including children, adolescents, and adults. Facilitate trauma-informed support groups focused on empowerment, coping strategies, and emotional healing. Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans. Offer crisis intervention and safety planning services to clients in shelter and community settings. Collaborate closely with BVAC case managers, advocates, and external partners to ensure comprehensive wraparound support. Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with BVAC’s standards and applicable licensing regulations. Participate in weekly clinical supervision, team meetings, and professional development initiatives. Support BVAC’s outreach and prevention efforts by contributing clinical expertise when needed. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field. Current Rhode Island LMHC license (or license-eligible within 6 months). Minimum 2 years of clinical experience working with survivors of trauma, preferably domestic or sexual violence. Strong understanding of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and empowerment-based care models. Ability to manage crisis situations with calm, empathy, and professional boundaries. Familiarity with community resources, housing systems, and victim advocacy services. Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based services and occasional travel. Willingness to participate in on-call support or emergency response coverage as needed.
