Licensed Counselor, Domestic Violence Program - FT Remote

Join Our Team at SARC!

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.

About SARC:

Established in 1978 through grassroots efforts, SARC has been at the forefront of providing essential services and support to those in need. From our humble beginnings, we've evolved into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, advocacy, legal support, community outreach, and education services. At SARC, we believe in fostering an environment of trust, respect, and inclusivity, regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

About the Role: 

As a Clinical Counselor for SARC, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents of our shelter. The Clinical Counselor:

• Counsels individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional concerns. 
  
• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.
  
• Plans and administers therapeutic interventions such as behavior modification and stress management to assist clients with emotional regulation.
  
• Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions.
  
• Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning.
  
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments with clients.
  
• Assists with scheduled and unscheduled helpline and chat calls during business hours as needed.
  
• Completes treatment plan with client input and revises/updates this plan quarterly.
  
• Consults with Clinical Director on cases and treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
  
• Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as needed.
  
• Maintains accurate up-to-date records on ETO of all contacts with clients.
  
• Reports statistics for each client.
  
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.
  

Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday. Primary schedule will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, with two days per week working 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

This position may be completely remote, but applicants must live within a reasonable distance of our Bel Air office for occasional in-person meetings and events.

Salary:

$60,000 to $70,000 per year based upon experience and licensures. 

This is a salaried, exempt position.

Requirements

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
  
• Knowledge and adherence to laws, procedures, and ethical standards of the counseling profession.
  
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
  
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
  
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  
• Excellent listening skills.
  
• Ability to understand and apply relevant therapy concepts.
  

Requirements for Consideration:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
  
• LCSW-C, LCPC, or LMSW required.
  
• Must be licensed in the state of Maryland.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in tele-therapy.
  
• Experience working with both children and adult populations.
  

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions, and 1 floating holiday for part-time roles.
  
• Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment (part-time positions working under 10 hours/week are not eligible).
  
• Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually (part-time roles working under 10 hours/week are not eligible).
  
• Choose from 3 Health Plan options, with a generous employer HSA contribution.
  
• Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage.
  
• Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, dependent care FSA, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
  
• Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience.
  

These benefits are designed to support your well-being and ensure you have the resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.