Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
Crisis Clinician
The Center for Survivors is a Confidential Program at Michigan State University. The Michigan State University Center for Survivors Crisis Clinician will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault survivors. The Crisis Clinician provides short-term crisis intervention, support, and advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking and harassment; serves as a consultant to campus partners and community members working with sexual assault and domestic violence victims; provides direct service to clients by providing in-person crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, advocacy services and follow-up contact. Provides back up coverage to the Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention (SACI)/Medical Advocacy volunteers. The Crisis Clinician has ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities to maintain records regarding work with clients and to protect client confidentiality in accordance with guidelines set by VOCA/VAWA, MSU, the State of Michigan, and other professional associations.
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts crisis appointments which serve as initial contact for clients who seek services of Center for Survivors in crisis.
Provides crisis intervention in-person, via the hotline, via crisis chat, and occasionally at the Sexual Assault Healthcare Program.
Provides support and resources via the telephone to survivors during business hours.
Provides information about reporting options, health care options, and advocacy services at the Center for Survivors (Criminal Justice, Title IX, institutional, personal and academic) to survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and harassment.
Provides individual short-term counseling services to adult survivors and co-survivors of sexual assault, as well as adults sexually abused as children, and adult survivors of relationship violence, stalking and harassment.
Coordinates referrals to services at the Center for Survivors, on campus, and in the community when necessary.
Follows up and tracks referrals to ensure quality of care according to the individual client’s needs.
Provides support to volunteers signed up for Crisis Chat and Hotline shifts.
Assists in facilitating training for new Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention (SACI) volunteers and Volunteer Medical Advocates once per semester.
Assists survivors with completing Michigan Crime Victims Compensation applications.
Completes other miscellaneous University and program documentation as needed.
Maintains collaborative relationships with campus and community partners.
Completes other duties as specified and assigned.
Maintains client confidentiality.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of graduate study beyond a bachelor’s degree, such as a master’s in social work; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience providing advocacy and counseling to survivors of sexual assault; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and state licensure as a social worker or professional counselor.
A. Demonstrated competency and expertise in providing services and building relationships with diverse populations.
B. More than three years of experience providing crisis intervention, advocacy and/or counseling to survivors of sexual assault.
C. Experience providing victim advocacy services in a university and/or college setting.
D. Experience with data collection and reporting.
E. Understanding of sexual victimization and natural responses to trauma.
F. Awareness and experience using an intersectional lens with a focus on multiculturalism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
G. Demonstrated empathy and supportive communication skills.
H. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
I. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
J. Ability to be honest and maintain professional boundaries.
K. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and victim service responders.
L. English language proficiency; bilingual desired though not required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Resume and Cover Letter
Criminal justice advocacy and support requires some off-site duties at local courts and law enforcement offices. This position requires access to a reliable form of transportation and possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Work hours are variable and require some nights and weekends.
This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
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Exposure to blood and human tissue.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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