Careers

SHALVA’s caring, compassionate staff do meaningful work every day helping ensure that all women feel safe in their homes and their relationships.

If you’d like to join our team of dedicated professionals, please contact us at [email protected].

Social Worker/Therapist Position

OVERVIEW

SHALVA has an opening for an LSW/LPC to provide direct counseling for survivors of domestic abuse using a trauma informed, culturally sensitive approach. Our therapists apply SHALVA’s proprietary theory of change methodology called “The Healing Journey” in their work. This position reports directly to the Clinical Director. SHALVA provides weekly individual and group supervision with the Clinical Director and paid opportunities for continuing professional education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides services to individual clients and groups utilizing a feminist model approach to provide trauma informed therapy. Occasionally participate in outreach programs or collaborate and network with other agencies by attending community meetings within the Jewish and DV communities.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• LSW/LPC required, licensed Master’s level clinician (LCSW or LCPC) preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience of supervised clinical work
• Available to attend 40-hour domestic violence training
• Experience with trauma informed therapy preferred
• Time Management – effectively manage fluctuating caseloads to meet client needs
• Communication (written and verbal) – exchange and provide information both within and outside of the Agency in a professional manner
• Technical – comfortable with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and entering data in client CRM

SALARY/BENEFITS

This can be a part-time (20 hours a week minimum) or full-time (30 plus hours a week) position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Available benefits for 20 plus hours a week staff include life and disability insurance; generous paid leave, flexible work schedules, FSA, cell phone stipend, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match component after one year. Thirty plus hour a week staff are also eligible for health insurance. Additional clinician benefits include SHALVA funded CEU training and paid work time to attend professional development opportunities.

Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. (No calls please)