Victim Advocate, PRN at University of Maryland Medical System in Largo, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description
Provides advocacy and crisis intervention to victims, survivors, and stakeholders effected by sexual and domestic violence. Conducts intakes/assessments/consultations, provides information and establishes appropriate disposition, referrals, and follow-up to patients and impacted members of the community.


Company Description
At UM Capital Region Health, we're about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.


Qualifications

Education/Knowledge

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  Attained Level: Formal


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  Preferred: Course work in crisis intervention and grief counseling


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  Completed Course Work/Program: Associate's Degree in Health Education, Social Work or related field

Applicable Experience

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  Experience (years): Required: 1 - 3 years


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  Preferred: 3 - 5 years


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  Experience (describe required & preferred): Minimum of 1 year in crisis intervention and mental health counseling required. Experience summarizing patient information and documenting psychosocial findings and other patient interactions.

Additional Information
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