**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** **Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor - Pelvic Health** _Crime Victim Services_ If you are looking for a full time LCSW/LMHC 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 **Position Summary** : The LCSW/LMHC is responsible for providing services to victims/survivors of sexual, physical and domestic violence, stalking, other crimes as well as 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 a caseload consisting of community referrals and referrals generated by the Pelvic Health Department at Albany Memorial Hospital. These services may include: assistance with completing New York State Office of Victim Services compensation claims, crisis counseling and short-term counseling, long-term therapy, advocacy, and accompaniment through the criminal, family, and civil court proceedings. **Responsibilities:** + Maintain a therapy caseload of 25 to 30 individual clients seen weekly, comprised of community and Pelvic Health clients. + Provide direct supportive services to victims/survivors of crime including but not limited to crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling/therapy/groups and NYS Office of Victim Services compensation assistance. + Conduct thorough client assessments for pelvic health therapy clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their medical and trauma histories to tailor treatment plans effectively + Work collaboratively with Pelvic Health PT team members to integrate services and share insights on client care with consent. Promoting a cohesive approach to addressing client needs. + Attend monthly interdisciplinary meetings with Pelvic Health Department to provide updates of SPVCS, discuss service offerings, and collaborate on strategies for enhancing overall patient care. + Participate in ongoing education and training sessions to stay current with best practices and advancements in pelvic health therapy. + Identify and create resources (e.g., informational materials, workshops) to educate clients about pelvic health issues and available therapies. + Maintain records both electronic and paper copy in keeping with program requirements and agency confidentiality standards and in a timely fashion. + Assist with training new staff, volunteers and per diems. + Provide referrals for needed services to victims/survivors. + Develop strong and enduring relationships with service organizations and institutions who serve at-risk and high needs communities. + Individual and group therapy with primary and secondary victims/survivors of crime + Crisis counseling + Accompaniments with client engaged in court process + Assistance with the completion of the NYS Office of Victim Services compensation claims + Supporting community outreach and engagement efforts as needed and to support direct service referrals **What you will need:** + Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field is required. + NYS LMSW or LCSW or LMHC licensure is preferred. + Previous experience providing counseling to individuals and groups ages 12 and older is strongly desired. + Experience working with victims/survivors of crime is preferred. + Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, Family Court System and Civil Legal System is desired. + NYS Department of Health Sexual Assault Counselor Certification is required but will be provided to the desired candidate at no cost if not yet certified + A valid NYS driver’s license and dependable transportation are also required.. 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 to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran