TITLE:  Therapist – Family Trauma Intervention Program

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor

TOTAL HOURS:  40 hours per week

HOURS:  Monday-Friday daytime (Weekends and evening availability also expected)

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,000- $57,000

JOB SUMMARY:  Provides home-based counseling services to children of all ages and their families, for whom the children are at risk of foster care placement, have experienced severe abuse or a fatality, and/or where trauma, including exposure to domestic violence, has been a major disruption to family life.  General goals of the program include child well-being and relationship repair. Attachment Theory and Psychodynamic theoretical underpinnings are woven into a variety of evidenced based and trauma informed practices, and candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of these frameworks.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Social Work (LCSW, LMSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Psychology (licensed) or a related license-eligible field with a minimum of two years of experience working with trauma, children, and families.
  • Must be licensed or license eligible within 6-months of employment.
  • Familiar with the psycho-social aspects of child maltreatment, attachment, and multi-cultural issues.
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to operate as a competent therapist in child development, trauma, and attachment from a family systems perspective.
  • Experience with Child Parent Psychotherapy and/or trauma focused clinical practices preferred.
  • Candidate will ideally possess an interest, passion and/or experience working with infants, young children 0-6 years old, and their families, from an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) perspective. Upon hire, candidate will be provided with additional IECMH training.
  • Adherence to professional and ethical standards, including ethical principles related to client interaction, documentation, report writing, file maintenance, and confidentiality.
  • Willingness to conduct continuous progression of professionalism by attending available workshops and seminars.
  • A valid NYS driver’s license in good standing in alignment with agency requirements.
  • A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens.

 

WORKING AT SPCC: As an employer, SPCC believes that it is our responsibility to offer a work environment that is family-friendly, flexible scheduling, supportive, and trauma-informed. Professional development opportunities that enhance program goals and employee needs are offered. Quality weekly individual and group supervision is prioritized for all staff. SPCC is committed to the work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to this standard and purpose of the agency in efforts to better serve the well-being of all.

 

Candidate will be required to successfully complete the Agency Confidentiality Agreement, required Background Check, and State Central Register Clearance. The Candidate must possess a valid NYS driver’s license with a good driving record and carry agency required levels of automobile liability insurance.

 

This position is benefits eligible.

SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:  resumes@spcc-roch.org

DEADLINE:  May 13th, 2024