Crisis Counselor

Position Summary: The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors is seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed, and dedicated Crisis Counselor to provide counseling and emotional support to survivors and secondary survivors of sexual assault and other forms of trauma. This position delivers individual crisis counseling, facilitates support groups, responds to hotline and hospital accompaniment requests, and develops and presents educational programming to schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to survivor-centered care, professional ethics, and confidentiality. This position is also part of the on-call staff rotation providing 24-hour crisis response for The Center’s hotline. Candidates must hold an appropriate professional counseling license or be actively working toward licensure under the supervision of a qualified, approved clinical supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Crisis Intervention & Direct Services: Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and short-term supportive counseling to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized service plans. Provide emotional support, safety planning, crisis stabilization, and advocacy. Maintain confidential client records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and grant requirements. Provide information and referrals to community resources. Respond to the agency's 24/7 hotline according to scheduled coverage. Provide hospital accompaniment for forensic medical exams and emergency department responses as assigned. Facilitate individual and group support services. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings when appropriate. Follow mandatory reporting laws and agency protocols. Provide direct services to victims of sexual assault and assist victims with stabilization after victimization. Maintain a caseload of clients with appropriate follow-up and documentation. Utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions. Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in a timely manner and within The Center’s policies. Provides referrals for long-term treatment and additional community services. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field. Must be currently licensed or actively working towards professional licensure. Candidates working toward licensure must be willing to participate in required clinical supervision with an approved supervisor. Experience in trauma-informed counseling, sexual assault services, crisis intervention, and/or victim services. Experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood trauma or other forms of interpersonal violence. Experience facilitating support groups. Familiarity with community resources within the Hampton Roads area. Ability to advocate and represent The Center within the community. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking. This description provides a general overview of the type of work required for this position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent a comprehensive description of all duties. How to Apply: Interested clients should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience, licensure status, and interest in working with survivors of sexual assault via email to: kmoore@visitthecenter.org Resumes and cover letters are accepted only via email. Please mention Crisis Counselor in subject line. Deadline to apply: November 20, 2026