Therapist, Mental Health

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Therapist to join our Family Trauma Intervention Program (FTIP). In this role, you will provide home-based therapeutic services to children and families experiencing significant trauma, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. This position focuses on strengthening family relationships, supporting child well-being, and preventing foster care placement through evidence-based, trauma-informed practices grounded in Attachment Theory and Psychodynamic frameworks.

• Provide home-based therapeutic services to children and caregivers, including individual and family therapy, caregiver support, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, and timely progress notes in applicable record systems
• Maintain accurate and current case records and complete required monthly reporting and statistics.
• Coordinate services with the Monroe County Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, Preventive Unit, and other community providers.
• Facilitate referrals and connect children and families with appropriate community resources and support.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen referral networks and promote positive outcomes for families.
• Participate actively in individual and group supervision, reflective practice, team meetings, and required trainings.
• Provide community education and outreach when requested.
• Transport or accompany clients to services when appropriate.
• Support the training and supervision of interns and volunteers.

• Strong knowledge of child development, attachment theory, trauma, child maltreatment, family systems, and culturally responsive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide ethical, strengths-based, and trauma-informed clinical services to children and caregivers.
• Clinical psychotherapy skills necessary to support children and families impacted by trauma, loss, poverty, and/or child maltreatment or abuse.
• Professional reflective capacity and an understanding of trauma informed care, equity work, and ethical practices.
• Willingness to engage in building reflective practice (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, organized and strong communication skills (both verbal and in writing)

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Creative Arts Therapy, or another license-eligible behavioral health field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing services to children and families impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, or other adverse experiences.
• Must be currently licensed in New York State in an appropriate mental health discipline or hold an active New York State limited permit at the time of hire or hold a limited permit or licensure within 6 weeks of hire. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining active licensure or limited permit status in good standing throughout the duration of employment.
• Experience with Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and/or other trauma-focused evidence-based practices preferred.
• Interest in or experience working with infants and young children (ages 0–6) and their families from an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) perspective preferred.

SPCC is committed to providing a trauma-informed, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We value flexibility, professional growth, and reflective supervision. Our team is passionate about equity, justice, and meaningful relationships. Join us in creating a lasting impact on the lives of families in our community.

Candidate must successfully complete all required background checks and clearances and possess a valid NYS driver’s license with required insurance.

This position is benefits eligible.