Counselor - Trauma Services

Overview

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Position Summary:

The Trauma Counselor provides trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical services to survivors of crime through the Trauma Recovery Center (TRC). This position delivers clinical intakes, individual and group psychotherapy, outreach, and care coordination in alignment with the National Alliance of Trauma Recovery Centers (NATRC) model. The Counselor works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote hope, healing, safety, resilience, and empowerment among individuals and families impacted by violence and trauma.

Location: Camden. Hybrid work environment (in person, telehealth, or community setting).

Job Type/Status: Full Time, Salary.

Salary: $70,000 to $73,000 per year

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Practice
• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that honors the strengths, identities, and lived experiences of clients.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including psychosocial history, mental status examinations, and DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Develop individualized service plans that include measurable short- and long-term goals and interventions.
• Provide individual therapy, group counseling, and psycho educational services using evidence-based trauma interventions.
• Deliver assertive outreach and engagement to support client participation and retention in services.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate care with internal programs and external service providers to ensure comprehensive, client-centered support.
• Assist clients with Victims of Crime Compensation applications and access to community resources.
• Complete all documentation, data entry, and reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with grant and agency guidelines.
• Participate in chart reviews and quality assurance processes as required.
• Community Engagement
• Provide presentations, workshops, or outreach to community partners as requested to support trauma-informed awareness and engagement.
• Represent the program professionally in community and partner settings.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional licensure and agency standards.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and agency-wide meetings.
• Engage in professional development opportunities that strengthen your professional skills and knowledge, while fostering professional growth.
• Contribute to a learning environment where staff share insights, strategies, and innovations to improve participant outcomes and advance the field of hospital-based violence intervention.
• Set and pursue at least one annual professional goal in collaboration with a supervisor, supporting long-term growth and aligning with organizational priorities.
• Support a team culture grounded in hope, collaboration, and healing-centered engagement, modeling the values we promote with participants.
• Adhere to all Center for Family Services and Council on Accreditation (COA) policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support program and agency goals.
• Maintain a 35-hour work week, with flexibility to meet program and client needs.
• Meet service delivery and performance outcomes as outlined in current contracts and grants.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, trust, empowerment, collaboration, and hope and healing for clients and staff.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field.
• Active NJ State License Required (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist).
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience preferred
• Knowledge of trauma informed care, adverse childhood experiences, and complex and acute trauma.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling.
• Experience with clinical assessments (e.g., psychosocial histories,…