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Form of workThe Family Justice Center model is a multidisciplinary, multi-agency, evidenced-based public safety and public health initiative that works collaboratively with communities, public, and private sector entities to bring services for victims of domestic violence under one roof.
The Cobb Family Advocacy Center will address the manifold and diverse needs of victims who access multiple service agencies at various sites by bringing services to the victim. The Cobb Family Advocacy Center will provide a centralized location for service delivery where all agencies will share one fundamentally coordinated intake process, limiting points of access for victims, the number of times victims interact with agencies, the number of times victims must relate the details of their victimization and overall increase access to services. By housing representatives from the certified DV program/SA Center, certified child Advocacy Center, Sheriff's Office, local police, District Attorney (prosecution and victim services), Solicitor General, and civil legal service providers, victims will receive a holistic array of services in one location.
The Cobb FAC will work collaboratively with internal and external partners in providing services to victims in the five purpose areas of domestic violence, child and elder abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. The Cobb FAC will serve victims in all six cities within Cobb County to include Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Austell, and Powder Springs.
The role of the Licensed Counselor/therapist will be to conduct comprehensive assessments of victims and survivors of domestic and family violence to gather information about their mental health, social, and environmental factors. This includes evaluating clients' strengths, challenges, and treatment needs. The licensed counselor will develop treatment plans based on the assessment and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients. This role will deliver evidence-based therapeutic and trauma-focused interventions to clients across various modalities, such as individual, family, or group therapy. The counselor will use their clinical expertise to help clients navigate and overcome challenges related to mental health, relationships, trauma, or life transitions. This role will provide crisis intervention and support during emergency situations, such as suicidal ideation, domestic violence incidents, or mental health crises. They will assess immediate safety needs, provide stabilization, connect clients to appropriate resources, and collaborate with other professionals within the center, including case managers and legal advocates, to ensure holistic care.
This role will maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting progress and treatment outcomes, stay informed about current research and therapeutic approaches related to trauma and domestic violence, participate in regular case consultations, and team meetings, and provide psychoeducation to clients on topics such as healthy relationships, coping strategies, and self-care.
This role will provide comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals affected by domestic violence, focusing on the emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of their experiences. The counselor will contribute to the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Center by promoting healing and empowerment among clients. This is a full-time onsite position housed at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center site location.
This position work schedule will be Monday - Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm.
This is a grant-funded position, assigned to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. Please note, this grant funded position is contingent upon ongoing funding approval, even after hiring.
This project is funded by Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds through the Criminal Justice Coordination Council (CJCC) and will follow the best practice model and guidelines identified by CJCC for the operations of the Family Advocacy Center
Provides mental health services in support of staff: provides individual therapy, family therapy, group counseling, and family assessments; consults with probation staff on individual treatment needs to strengthen the skills of children and their families and change the behaviors that brought them.
Conducts family assessments: their families; provides written documentation of historical information relevant to the specific treatment; conducts phone consultations with families, individual, and their families seeking information, advice, and resources related to mental health services.
Schedules and provides individual, family, and group therapy and counseling based on the identified treatment needs: provides crisis intervention as requested.
Coordinates mental health services with outside agencies as necessary in addressing treatment needs: collaboratively examines and identifies treatment issues and methods; prepares contracts; maintains communication with outside agencies regarding treatment progress; and submits invoices for outside vendors providing services.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence: prepares therapy notes; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains confidential computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in providing mental health services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
The Cobb Family Advocacy Center will address the manifold and diverse needs of victims who access multiple service agencies at various sites by bringing services to the victim. The Cobb Family Advocacy Center will provide a centralized location for service delivery where all agencies will share one fundamentally coordinated intake process, limiting points of access for victims, the number of times victims interact with agencies, the number of times victims must relate the details of their victimization and overall increase access to services. By housing representatives from the certified DV program/SA Center, certified child Advocacy Center, Sheriff's Office, local police, District Attorney (prosecution and victim services), Solicitor General, and civil legal service providers, victims will receive a holistic array of services in one location.
The Cobb FAC will work collaboratively with internal and external partners in providing services to victims in the five purpose areas of domestic violence, child and elder abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. The Cobb FAC will serve victims in all six cities within Cobb County to include Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Austell, and Powder Springs.
The role of the Licensed Counselor/therapist will be to conduct comprehensive assessments of victims and survivors of domestic and family violence to gather information about their mental health, social, and environmental factors. This includes evaluating clients' strengths, challenges, and treatment needs. The licensed counselor will develop treatment plans based on the assessment and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients. This role will deliver evidence-based therapeutic and trauma-focused interventions to clients across various modalities, such as individual, family, or group therapy. The counselor will use their clinical expertise to help clients navigate and overcome challenges related to mental health, relationships, trauma, or life transitions. This role will provide crisis intervention and support during emergency situations, such as suicidal ideation, domestic violence incidents, or mental health crises. They will assess immediate safety needs, provide stabilization, connect clients to appropriate resources, and collaborate with other professionals within the center, including case managers and legal advocates, to ensure holistic care.
This role will maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting progress and treatment outcomes, stay informed about current research and therapeutic approaches related to trauma and domestic violence, participate in regular case consultations, and team meetings, and provide psychoeducation to clients on topics such as healthy relationships, coping strategies, and self-care.
This role will provide comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals affected by domestic violence, focusing on the emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of their experiences. The counselor will contribute to the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Center by promoting healing and empowerment among clients. This is a full-time onsite position housed at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center site location.
This position work schedule will be Monday - Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm.
This is a grant-funded position, assigned to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. Please note, this grant funded position is contingent upon ongoing funding approval, even after hiring.
This project is funded by Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds through the Criminal Justice Coordination Council (CJCC) and will follow the best practice model and guidelines identified by CJCC for the operations of the Family Advocacy Center
Provides mental health services in support of staff: provides individual therapy, family therapy, group counseling, and family assessments; consults with probation staff on individual treatment needs to strengthen the skills of children and their families and change the behaviors that brought them.
Conducts family assessments: their families; provides written documentation of historical information relevant to the specific treatment; conducts phone consultations with families, individual, and their families seeking information, advice, and resources related to mental health services.
Schedules and provides individual, family, and group therapy and counseling based on the identified treatment needs: provides crisis intervention as requested.
Coordinates mental health services with outside agencies as necessary in addressing treatment needs: collaboratively examines and identifies treatment issues and methods; prepares contracts; maintains communication with outside agencies regarding treatment progress; and submits invoices for outside vendors providing services.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence: prepares therapy notes; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains confidential computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in providing mental health services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current license as a counselor or therapist (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Georgia
- 4 or more years providing clinical and counseling services in individual and group settings
- Specialized training or experience in trauma-informed care and domestic violence issues
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques and evidence-based interventions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and an understanding of the intersectionality of domestic violence
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as rude/irate customers.
Employment Type: Full-Time
