About this role

Gateway Domestic Violence Center (Gainesville, GA) is seeking a fully-licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide clinical and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and children who have witnessed abuse at home. The LCSW will provide trauma-informed, client-centered individual counseling, facilitate a weekly support group, and supervise graduate-level social work interns. This is a new position funded by a three-year grant.

The ideal candidate is flexible, committed to empowering survivors, supporting the emotional well-being of children and families affected by domestic violence, and fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for healing and recovery.

This is a fully in-person position. Remote work is not offered. The schedule is flexible, but the social worker will need to be available at least one evening each week to participate in support group activities. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2027, but the start date is negotiable. While not a requirement, special consideration will be given to candidates who speak both English and Spanish.

Key Requirements

Required Qualifications
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution.
Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of Georgia.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Ability to provide developmentally appropriate counseling to children who have witnessed domestic violence.
Ability to facilitate therapeutic or psychoeducational support groups.
Ability to provide effective supervision and mentorship to graduate-level social work interns, consistent with applicable licensing and educational requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to client-centered care, cultural humility, confidentiality, and the empowerment of survivors.
Preferred Qualifications
Able to communicate in English and Spanish.
Two years of employment as a fully-licensed social worker.
Experience working in a community-based setting.
Experience providing services for children and adults affected by interpersonal violence and trauma.
Training or certification in evidence-based trauma treatment modalities.
Experience supervising social work students or other developing clinicians.
Familiarity with community resources and referral networks serving survivors of domestic violence and their families.