Therapist, Safe From The Start (0-5 years of age)

About the role

Safe From the Start is a comprehensive, evidence-based program providing specialized support and therapy for children ages 0-5 who have been exposed to violence. The program addresses the immediate and long-term effects of trauma on young children while supporting families and communities in creating safe, nurturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic screening, assessment, and intervention for children ages 0-5 and their families who have been exposed to violence or experienced trauma.
• Complete intake and comprehensive mental health assessments (IM+CANS) to identify client strengths, needs, and inform service planning.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling modalities.
• Provide supportive services including case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, psychoeducation, and information/referral services and linkage support.
• Document services and data collection according to agency and funder requirements; prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
• Support program development, quality improvement, public awareness, education programming, and community-based trainings.
• Support SFS Coalition development and community meetings.
• Participate in program staff or team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Direct Services: Assessment, service plan development, individual/group therapy, case management, and psychoeducation.
• Public Awareness: Community outreach and education.
• Coalition-Building: Partnerships with community-based agencies and other local/state organizations serving children exposed to violence and their families.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field; LCSW/LCPC preferred.
• Obtaining 40-hour Domestic Violence Certification and completing Human Trafficking training will be required.
• Clinical social work or counseling experience with young children whose families have experienced violence.
• Previous training in the Child Parent Psychotherapy model or infant/early childhood mental health highly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
• Familiarity with required assessment tools: Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Ages & Stages: Social-Emotional Questionnaire (ASQ:SE), Parenting Stress Index–Short Form (PSI-SF).

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday; schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance for work-related travel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times, may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.