Licensed: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent in New York.
Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field.
Experience with survivors of violent crime and trauma.
Training in multicultural competence and critical race theory.
Specialty in psychological trauma and PTSD.
Strong writing skills for timely documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and adaptable to new software.
Cultural humility and empathy aligned with TRC's Core Values.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide in-office therapeutic counseling to adults and families, including home visits.
Conduct culturally responsive assessments and develop quarterly service plans.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including TRC staff and law enforcement.
Facilitate groups tailored to participant needs.
Monitor treatment progress and maintain required documentation.
Ensure continuity of services and collaborate with external aid sources.
Train community leaders in mental health facilitation.
Present clinical issues and research findings to community groups.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package.
Generous PTO policy.
Full Job Description
Description
The Trauma Therapist will play a vital role in delivering therapeutic and clinical case management services. The ideal candidate will possess strong case management skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to work effectively with survivors of violent crimes and trauma. The Trauma Therapist will provide ongoing mental health and case management services and monitor their assigned caseload while ensuring the proper coordination of all services.
Responsibilities:
Provide in-office therapeutic counseling to adults and families, with home visits as needed.
Provide culturally responsive (trauma-informed and social justice lens) comprehensive assessments and develop quarterly service plans for individuals and families.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to TRC staff, outreach workers, health educators, law enforcement etc.
Develop and facilitate groups designed to meet the needs of participants.
Monitor participants' treatment and comply with all required documentation.
Ensure continuity of services for participants and collaborate with external aid sources.
Train community leaders in mental health facilitation.
Present clinical issues and research found at the center to community groups.
Special projects as required.
Qualifications:
Licensed: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent by the state of New York.
Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field.
Experience working with survivors of violent crime and trauma.
Multicultural competence and training, including but not limited to critical race theory.
Specialty and training in psychological trauma and PTSD.
Excellent writing skills, and ability to submit documentation on a set timeline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn electronic submission software.
Cultural humility, empathy, agility, and respect consistent with the TRC's Core Values
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.
Full-Time, 35 hours per week and On-Site
Pay: $77,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually
Comprehensive benefits package, and generous PTO policy
