Therapist- Victim Services

Cayuga Counseling Services • Auburn, NY

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About The Position

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc., a private, nonprofit health and human service agency located in Auburn, New York, is hiring a full-time Therapist for its Victim Services program. The Therapist provides clinical assessments and therapeutic services to children and youth up to age 23, and their families, who have experienced a traumatic event. The role emphasizes a family systems approach, with caregivers and other family members participating actively in treatment. Services are provided in an office, schools, homes, and other community locations.

The Therapist conducts assessments, provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, and selects or recommends treatment modalities based on the needs of the family. Modalities offered through the program include Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Expanded Early Pathways for Young Traumatized Children, Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy. The role also involves multidisciplinary collaboration, case reviews, documentation, supervision, and professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a mental health-related field, such as Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy.
• New York State licensure is required.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families impacted by trauma.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory, child development, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with youth and caregivers.

Nice To Haves

• Marriage and Family Therapy background is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of victim services and experience serving victims of crime are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of children, youth, and family systems.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities.
• Engage caregivers and family members in treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Identify the modality best suited to the presenting needs of the family as a whole and make recommendations.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team, attend meetings, and provide information about trauma and its effects on children.
• Attend weekly case review meetings, provide input on progress, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings and clinical supervision.
• Participate in staff development activities, in-service training, and committees as appropriate.
• Consult with program staff to support effective, coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain timely and appropriate documentation and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off in the first year and four weeks in the second year.
• 48 hours of annual wellness time, usable when employees need personal time.
• 96 hours of annual sick time, accruing at 8 hours per month.
• 10 paid holidays per year, including a floating holiday.
• After five years of service, eligibility for a four-week paid sabbatical that does not count against other paid time off.
• Agency-sponsored life and dental insurance for employees, with family plans available.
• Six health insurance plans to choose from.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities to grow and receive agency-sponsored training.
• Eligible employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; student loan balances may be forgiven after 120 payments made while working for an eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time