Trauma Therapist (Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor)

Job Description

Job Description

Title :  Trauma Therapist (Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor)

Salary : $30.21 – $32.96 per hour

Supervisor :   Clinical Coordinator

Status :   Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 35 hours weekly. This position is hybrid and offers a flexible schedule.

Function :

As part of the Center for Victim Safety and Support (CVSS) the Trauma Therapist provides short-term individual therapy and support group services for crime victims. The social worker or mental health counselor has the option for a hybrid work model and a flexible schedule. There are no on-call or weekend requirements. Clinical supervision and continuing education are available. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits : creative thinking, communication, collaboration, resourcefulness, strong advocacy skills, passion for empowering and supporting those impacted by trauma.

Job Requirements :

• New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Candidates with limited permits are encouraged to apply.
• Two (2) years of experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English & Spanish speaking is preferred.
• Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) is a plus.

Benefits :

Job Responsibilities :

Other Requirements :

Our Mission :

Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley.

Our Values :

Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others.

Integrity – Being honest and dependable.

Hope – Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.

Diversity – Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets.

Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.

Community – Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.

Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.

Quality – Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.

Competencies :

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Work Environment – This position is in the annex building of the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. As a mental health counselor or social worker, the Trauma Therapist will split their time between sessions with clients, completing documentation, administrative responsibilities and participating in internal agency meetings. ​

Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.

Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.

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