The interview process for Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault's
Clinical Services Director position remains open. Please feel free to post
and publicize this vacancy. We look forward to meeting with interested
parties to find the best "fit" for our team. The ideal candidate is a
licensed clinician with experience and education in counseling, social work
or a related field. License eligible candidates will be considered.

Interested candidates should e-mail, fax or mail their resume to:
Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
Attn: "CSD"
PO BOX 1276
Fredericksburg, VA 22402
Fax: (540) 371-9803
E-mail: director@...

Position Description follows.

Best Regards,
Lisa

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Summary of Duties
Responsible to the Executive Director for coordinating/providing direct
services to survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. The
goals of these counseling services are to facilitate recovery, empower
survivors, and advocate on their behalf. The Clinical Services Director
provides clinical direction to agency volunteers and staff direct service
providers regarding client issues.

Responsibilities
Client Advocacy Services:

Coordinates, provides and/or supervises client service delivery (including
crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, follow-up, emergency assistance,
information and referral, assistance with compensation claims, and
hospital/court accompaniment).

Conducts or supervises client need assessments and coordinates/provides
recommended services.

Informs clients about their rights for protections and other services.

Collaborates with RCASA staff and allied professionals to ensure optimal
client care and utilization of local resources.

Coordinates support groups to respond to client needs.

Trains and supervises staff or volunteer support group facilitators.

Facilitates support groups.

Maintains client files according to agency policies and procedures.

Prepares client statistics and reports as needed.

Assists the Executive Director in planning future services for clients.

General:
Provides staff back-up to on-call volunteers on a rotating basis.

Attends all scheduled supervision and staff meetings, continuing education
programs, and agency or community events, as requested by the Executive
Director.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Master's degree and two years experience in social work, psychology or any
directly related field.

Licensed practitioner. License eligible considered.

Minimum of one year experience working with sexual assault or abuse issues.
Crisis intervention experience.

Prior experience in training and supervision.

Knowledge of community resources.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Flexibility
and patience are essential.

Ability to work comfortably with diverse populations.

Proficiency in basic computer skills.

Ability to respond in a timely fashion to hospital accompaniments as staff
on-call.

Lisa Biever
Executive Director

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Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
PO BOX 1276
Fredericksburg, VA 22402
(540) 371-1666
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