Trauma Therapist

Family Services • Poughkeepsie, NY

8d • $30 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 mental health counselor or social worker 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.

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.
• Complete and maintain training certification as NYS DOH Rape Crisis Counselor.
• Complete mandated reporter training; Report any behavior or implication of behavior of child abuse to the appropriate authorities.
• Must be able to travel to and from various work locations within Dutchess County, if client need arises. Locations include Family Services, local courts, hospitals, police departments, social services, and other community-based settings.
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of email and Microsoft programs Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Established cell phone, with effective coverage for the Dutchess County area.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English & Spanish speaking is preferred.
• Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term trauma therapy (individual and/or group) to adult and child victims of crime, including assessment of client mental health needs, provision of brief case management, and referrals and linkages to appropriate internal resources at the Center for Victim Safety and Support (CVSS) and external community resources.
• Work collaboratively with other treatment providers internally and externally to ensure client-centered, trauma informed, holistic approach to each individual client mental health care.
• Formulate treatment plans for individual clients and modify treatment plans on an on-going basis to reflect the client’s needs around victimization.
• Provide continuity of care and develop appropriate aftercare plans.
• Maintain and grow professional relationships with agency and community partners including internal and external social workers and mental health counselors.
• Complete all administrative tasks as assigned on a timely basis; this includes, but is not limited to, documentation of daily activities, client related case notes, and biopsychosocial assessment.
• Assist with fundraisers and special events (some may be outside agency hours of operation).
• Other duties as assigned based on program need.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees