Social Worker - Crime Victim Services - PREA

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description:

Posting Job Description Social Worker - Crime Victims Services (PREA) Samaritan Hospital

If you are looking for a full time position, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places than one.

Position Highlights:

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do: The Social Worker is responsible for providing services to victims/survivors of sexual, physical and domestic violence, stalking, other crimes and to secondary victims of crimes. This position specifically focuses on providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups who have survived traumatic events with approximately half of the caseload consisting of incarcerated individuals who have experienced sexual assault, abuse and harassment with the other half consisting of community referrals.

Responsibilities: Maintain a therapy caseload of 20 to 25 individual clients seen weekly. Provide supportive services, including but not limited to crisis intervention, counseling/therapy, advocacy, compensation assistance.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required. Experience working with children and adolescent is preferred.
• LMSW or LMHC preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system and Family Court process is preferred.
• Excellent writing skills, public speaking, and proficiency are required.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet with clients at school locations, to attend any required meetings, and to provide education/outreach programs.
• New York State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (or be willing to apply for certification with appropriate training provided by our department).

Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.