SafeHaven of Tarrant County’s mission is to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. SafeHaven formed in 2006 through a merger of Women’s Haven and The Women’s Shelter. SafeHaven’s two emergency shelters, one in Arlington and one in Fort Worth, accommodate a combined 174 women and children, making SHTC one of the largest shelters in Texas.

Part Time Bilingual Clinical Counselor – Fort Worth Shelter

SUMMARY: Assess and counsel victims who identify themselves as victims of abuse.
To Apply: www.safehaventc.org

Major Responsibilities:
• Provide specialized services to the Hispanic population as dictated by grants and client needs.
• Interview and register clients for counseling program services. Assess needs and refer clients to appropriate agency programs and outside support services as needed.
• Provide individual and/or group interventions at agency services sites as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Participate with the Educator/Case Manager to provide community awareness education.
• Comply with all agency and HHSC record keeping procedures and policies.
• Work with allied social service providers in the community, and attend meetings in the community as requested by the Clinical Director.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the shelter and outreach programs to assure continuity of care for families.

Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree (M.S.) in Counseling, Social Work or related field. Knowledge of crisis intervention, social work theory and ethics, and clinical intervention required. Must be bilingual in English/Spanish with the ability to read, write, speak and interpret both languages. Experience with individual counseling and/or family interventions required. Experience in and knowledge of family violence theory preferred. Must have valid Texas driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.