Employment & Internships

TITLE: RFP Clinical Counselor I and II

DEPARTMENT: Counseling Services

WORK LOCATION: (Hybrid, School) Fairless Hills as the primary office location

WAGE, HOUR & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is the comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50-year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes. NOVA is known for its exceptional services and professionalism across many disciplines and the community. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success — serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training.

POSITION SUMMARY

NOVA’s Restoring Families Program (RFP) focuses on children aged 7-14 and their caregivers in a group format. NOVA wants this individual to become certified in Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) while managing the administrative work, conducting weekly therapy sessions, and attending consultation meetings. Counselors will also work with children and adults who are the victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes. This position would require participating in individual and group supervision and carrying a full caseload of clients who are involved in the Restoring Families Program as well as victims of crime and abuse, including their significant others. It will also include outreach and training for professionals and schools in the community on problematic sexual behaviors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Will provide Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) to children aged 7-14 and their caregivers in a group format while managing the administrative work, conducting weekly therapy sessions, and attending consultation meetings.
• Counselors will also work with children and adults who are the victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes.
• Outreach and training for volunteers, professionals, and schools in the community on problematic sexual behaviors or other counseling services as needed.
• Initiates and maintains relationships within the greater community and collaborates with other organizations serving victims of crime and abuse to promote victims’ access to NOVA services.
• Refers clients to other NOVA programs or other agencies as appropriate and serves as a liaison for the client if requested.
• Conducts client intakes and assessments to provide appropriate counseling services as needed.
• Provide high-quality and effective counseling services to clients 22-25 hours per week in the community, at school, via telehealth, and in the office as assigned.
• Provides case management services for clients.
• Maintains all client records, including updates and closings.
• Provides clinical consultation to the Bucks County Children’s Advocacy Center multidisciplinary team members and attends case reviews as needed.
• Provides on-call coverage as assigned, including hotline, text line, chat line, and emergency room accompaniment as required
• Provides support to other counselors and interns as directed.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to NOVA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Norms
• Commitment to NOVA’s DEI practices with a willingness to increase cultural proficiency
• Adherence to funder standards and procedures as required
• Adherence to all agency policies and procedures
• Adherence to department procedures
• Participate in developing work plans at all levels, as required, and use plans to monitor outcomes and promote change
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled NOVA staff meetings
• Attend and actively participate in at least one agency-organized fundraising event annually
• Driving/Travel – Ability and willingness to travel county-wide, to all three NOVA offices and schools (as needed), maintain reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current car insurance
• Required to work two evenings per week seeing clients. May be required to work various hours, including some weekends

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Counselor Training (SAC), annual training requirements, and continuing education requirements as applicable
• Participates in job-related professional development activities
• Meeting Attendance (staff meetings, department meetings, leadership meetings, etc.)
• Annual attendance of NOVA’s Staff Retreat (1 day)
• Attend and actively participate on a staff or agency committee
• Meets regularly with the Senior Clinical Counselor for support, direction, supervision, and feedback

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to engage in trauma-informed practices
• Ability to work in a confidential setting and adhere to NOVA’s confidentiality practices
• Conduct all relationships with honesty and integrity
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to engage in self-care practices
• Effectively work independently and within a team
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, evolving work priorities, and the needs of the organization

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Clinical Counselor I – Masters’ degree and licensure or soon to be licensed (within one year) in social work, counseling, psychology or another relevant field.
• Clinical Counselor II – Masters’ degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working clinically with children, adults, and families.
• Must be able to work 2 evenings per week and provide on-call coverage for the Chat/Text/Phone Helpline as assigned during business hours.
• Bilingual/multilingual preferred.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Office 365
• Experience working with client data systems preferred.
• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• TFCBT certification is preferred, or training must be completed within two years post-hire.
• PSB-CBT training must be completed within one year, post-hire.
• Must meet all required background checks (criminal, FBI, child abuse) at hire and every five years after that
• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license
• Must provide proof of valid car insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000 upon hire and annually after that

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Will obtain prior approval from the Senior Clinical Counselor for any program or department-related expenses
• Must report any expenses accurately and on time

DATA REPORTING

• Will report all data into all required databases in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes and submits all agency-required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner

NOVA is an AA/EOE. The compensation package includes the following components:

• Annual salary ranges from 48,000-52,000, commensurate with experience.
• Medical & Dental (1st day of the month following hire; Employee premiums paid in full by NOVA)
• Short-term & long-term disability (After 90-days of employment; Premiums paid in full by NOVA)
• Life insurance policy (After 90 days of employment; Premium paid in full by NOVA)
• Quarterly contribution to Profit Sharing Pension Plan (1st quarter following one year of employment)
• Voluntary contribution to 401K Plan (1st quarter following one year of employment)
• Generous Paid-Time-Off policy (after 90 days of employment) and 12 paid holidays per year

If you have these qualifications, are energetic, passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your application with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job, your salary
requirements, and your resume to Careers@novabucks.org (Subject line: Counselor).