Trauma Therapist

Reports to

Deputy Director & Executive Director

Full Time/Exempt

Office/Field

$70,000 - $100,000/Year DOE + 5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluency

Healthcare, vision and dental (100% employer-paid), 20 days accrued PTO annually, retirement plan with employer contribution, professional development support

While we’re a small nonprofit, we offer what larger organizations often can’t.

• Comprehensive clinical supervision included for associates working toward licensure.
• Specialized training opportunities in trauma‑focused modalities (e.g., TF‑CBT, CFTSI).
• Exposure to diverse clinical work: individual therapy, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and community education.

• Be part of San Mateo County’s only rape crisis center serving survivors since 1995.
• Make tangible impact in survivors’ healing journeys and violence prevention.
• Work at the intersection of clinical care, advocacy, and systemic change.

• Manageable caseload of 17‑20 clients.
• Trauma‑informed organizational culture.
• Small agency environment allows meaningful input and professional autonomy.

• 100% employer‑paid premiums for healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
• 20 days PTO annually (accrued).
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Mileage reimbursement for community‑based work.
• Professional development funds for CEUs and conferences.

The Trauma Therapist will provide trauma‑based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

• Provide assessment and treatment of sexual abuse/assault survivors and their families utilizing evidence‑based and/or trauma‑informed therapeutic modalities.
• Engage and maintain a caseload of 17‑20 clients.
• Perform treatment planning, crisis intervention, advocacy and consultation in collaboration with other multidisciplinary team members.
• Perform timely case management and advocacy to ensure families are connected to community service providers.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision.
• Serve as backup on the crisis line, providing supervision/mentorship to our volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors.
• Develop and facilitate trainings for RTS staff, partner agencies, and community groups on trauma‑informed approaches to supporting survivors of sexual violence.
• Perform other agency responsibilities as needed.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or closely related mental health field AND current license or registration as an associate with BBS (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, AMFT, ASW, APCC).
• Working knowledge of trauma, attachment, child development, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Experience working with at‑risk children, families, and caregivers, especially with diverse and underserved populations.
• In‑depth knowledge of various intersections that affect the lives of Latinx, both immigrant and U.S. born.
• Knowledge of and practice in using cultural humility as a basic framework.
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
• Organized with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to detail and quality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other commonly used applications.
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation.

• Advanced training or certification in evidence‑based trauma therapies (TF‑CBT, EMDR, PCIT, CFTSI, CPP).
• Experience working with survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, or commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC).
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English or other languages) highly valued.

Salary is determined by licensure status, experience, and specialized training.

• Starting associate (0‑2 years post‑master’s experience): $70,000 - $75,000
• Experienced associate (2+ years, specialized training in trauma modalities): $75,000 - $83,000

• Newly licensed: $83,000 -…