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University of Washington · 13 hours ago

Gun Violence Mobile Advocate Counselor

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$89K/yr - $139K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Washington is a leading educational institution seeking a Gun Violence Mobile Advocate Counselor to join their Violence Intervention and Prevention Program. This role involves providing patient-centered counseling and support to survivors of gun violence, coordinating care across multiple providers and systems.

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Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered information, crisis intervention, legal, medical, and general advocacy, support, and referrals to survivors of gun violence and their families at the individual and system level

Provide assessments, brief intervention, trauma focused therapy, and psychosocial support to survivors and their families. Provide crisis intervention to victims/family members over the phone and in-person

This position is based out of HMC’s Harborview Abuse and Trauma Clinic (HATC) and works collaboratively with other VIPP team members to serve survivors of gun violence and their families, by offering consultation and support to the team and other health care team members. This position can also meet patients in specialty clinics, inpatient hospital, and/or with other members of the care team

Develop ongoing relationships internally and with external health providers, law enforcement, and other social service providers to provide effective and timely continuity of care for primary and secondary survivors. Work in partnership with King County, City of Seattle, Department of Commerce, and community-based organizations to ensure survivors are getting timely and helpful services to meet their needs

Develop ongoing relationships with service providers, community-based organizations, and other systems through outreach and engagement efforts and representing VIPP at community-based events

Qualification

Master of Social WorkLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerCrisis interventionTrauma-focused therapyPatient-centered counselingSocial work experienceCommunity outreachAdvocacyCollaboration

Required

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

One year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent. Experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience

Must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker