Trauma Focused Therapist

The Salvation Army•Syracuse, NY

6d•$28

About The Position

Overview Therapist, Trauma Focused DV Program The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area Full-time, New Opening, Hiring Immediately Hourly-$28.00 w/full benefit program Monday-Friday, 35 hour flexible weekly schedule Overview: The Domestic Violence Program here at The Salvation Army recently was awarded a new grant specializing in services for abused parents and their children. This program will expand our current DV counseling program by adding additional Therapeutic Talent to our existing Talented Team of Trauma Focused Therapists.

Requirements

M.S.W. or Master’s Degree in another clinical field with a license of limited permit
Requires background and/or training in dynamics of domestic violence, trauma and child development
Must have valid license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements
Must have access to private transportation during work hours

Responsibilities

Oversee intakes for all referrals
Carry a case load of 15-18 cases.
Provide clinical counseling, assessment and intervention including parent education, case management, group and recreational therapy and community education to youth and their families that have been exposed to domestic violence in the local community.
Work with evaluation team to collect and provide data relevant to service provision.
Participate in and complete all required activities to become certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapy
Initiate and maintain regular weekly contact with assigned clients.
Devise and implement individual intervention plans
Provide court documentation and testimony as warranted
Complete all case notes and documentation within 48 hours of service or contact.
Present cases for intra-agency consultation, in addition to participating in regularly held department staff meetings, case conferences, supervision, and in-service training sessions
Collaborate effectively with Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services Staff and other Salvation Army program staff
Collaborate effectively with outside services and agencies