Trauma Therapist

Centerstone•Bradenton, FL

12d•$41,700 - $58,450•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trauma Therapist provides trauma-focused clinical services to children, adolescents, and families through the SAMHSA-funded Centerstone Trauma and Grief Treatment (C-TGT) program. This role delivers standardized assessments, evidence-based trauma treatment, and therapeutic interventions for children ages 3-17 who have experienced trauma, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, traumatic loss, and other trauma-related stressors. The Trauma Therapist provides individual and family therapy, actively involving caregivers in the treatment process to support healing and long-term recovery. Services are provided across Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate with national trauma experts through participation in National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) meetings and related initiatives. Ideal candidates for this Centerstone Trauma & Grief Treatment position will have at least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma. This position is available in other programs.

Requirements

Master's Degree required.
Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues.
Must have a valid FL driver’s license.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with legal, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
Possess knowledge of mental illness and recovery including the ability to collaborate with community partners.
Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma.
One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention services in the community.
Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating treatment plans with input from the client and family.
Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
Enters written documentation into Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner for all services rendered.
Provide supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills.
Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Refer, advocate, and link clients and families to additional services as needed.
Complete all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance.
Maintains departmental productivity expectations.
Additional training and/or certification may be required based on specific program guidelines.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment recommendations.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral health emergencies.
Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to treatment and discharge planning throughout the patient's hospitalization, assisting the discharge planner in evaluating barriers to discharge, identifying the safest post-discharge placement and level of care, and coordinating appropriate follow-up services and supports.