Bilingual Post-Graduate Counseling Fellow
Job Title: Bilingual Post Graduate Counseling Fellow
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Director
Salary: $45,000-$48,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approved By: CEO
Summary: DARCC’s Counseling Fellowship Program is an opportunity for mental health clinicians who have completed a master’s degree to receive training that includes extensive clinical experience, supervision, and educational opportunities while they prepare for final licensure.
The Fellowship Program is generally two to three years, subject to periodic review of the fellow by supervisory staff. The continuance of the fellow at any point in the program is at the discretion of the organization. The Post-Graduate Counseling Fellow position is considered a full-time exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires regular hours and possibly some evenings.
Fellowship Benefits
Through specialized training and expert supervision and support, the opportunity to develop proficiency in the treatment of sexual assault survivors culminating in the receipt of a Completion of Fellowship Certificate indicating expertise in the field
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the systemic response to sexual violence and North Texas’s specific coordinated community response
Ability to complete DARCC’s OAG Certified Sexual Assault Advocate training
Knowledge of relevant community resources and networking opportunities that will help foster relationships with relevant stakeholders
Opportunity to receive partial or full reimbursement of costs for DARCC recommended off-site Clinical Supervisors
Ability to participate in strong team building with peer support and peer consultation
During the first half of the fellowship, the opportunity to participate in specialized training such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and other trainings to help increase skills in working with survivors of sexual violence
During the second half of the fellowship, the opportunity to participate in specialized training for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and to develop leadership skills by serving as a mentor to other fellows or interns and by providing training to other staff, volunteers, and community groups
Reimbursement of license renewal fees and cost of the licensure upgrade application
Ability to work in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment
Potential for continued employment with DARCC upon completion of the Fellowship Program
Expectations of Fellows
Develop a personal program of self-directed study and professional growth with guidance from their supervising staff
Conduct therapeutic evaluations and provide evidence-based treatments for survivors of sexual assault
Complete at least 75% of required supervised hours serving DARCC clients
Maintain proper case notes and treatment plans using the electronic records system
Participate in individual and group supervision and case consultations
Attend staff meetings and all required staff activities
Participate in additional training seminars and individualized educational experiences
Teach and mentor other fellows or interns as assigned
Adhere to DARCC’s established practices, procedures, and policies
Eligibility Requirements
Completion of a master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy
Current Texas license as LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW
Commitment to DARCC’s mission to engage and educate communities to prevent sexual violence and to support survivors and their loved ones as they heal and thrive
Ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish with fluency
Ability to work with adolescents and adults of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds
Ability to collaborate with individual professionals and community agency networks to coordinate services for clients
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to set priorities, maintain productivity, and adjust to flexible working hours
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward other people regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or appearance
Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
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