Trauma Therapist

Healing New York (formerly NYSPCC) seeks a motivated, devoted professional with excellent clinical skills to serve as a Trauma Therapist, supporting the agency’s mission to effectively respond to the complex needs of abused and neglected children, and those involved in their care.

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday schedule with two evenings during the week. Hybrid of remote and in-person work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual/family therapy and therapeutic supervised visitation.
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment/visit plans, documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches (TF-CBT, CFTSI, CBT, DBT skills, MI, psychoeducation, parent coaching).
• Prepare clinical summaries, affidavits, and provide testimony for Family Court.
• Engage caregivers, kin, and collaterals to support safety, permanency, and well-being goals.

Requirements

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent and New York State license required.
• 1-2 years post-MSW clinical experience with children/families; experience in court-involved and/or child welfare settings.

Core Competencies

• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
• Committed to social justice and decolonized mental health.
• Court-involved family work & visitation therapy.
• Clear, timely documentation; QA mindset.
• Data-informed improvement and outcome orientation.
• Professional communication with legal and public agency partners.

Pay

Salary: $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 403B plan with match.
• Life insurance.
• Generous vacation/personal day leave.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.