Bilingual Trauma Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC)

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) seeks a motivated, devoted professional with strong clinical skills to serve as a Trauma Therapist. The position requires a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with two evenings during the week. The position involves a hybrid of remote and in-person work. The Trauma Therapist will play an important role in supporting the agency mission to effectively respond to the complex needs of abused and neglected children, and those involved in their care.

Responsibilities:

•Provide trauma-focused therapeutic services on-site to economically disadvantaged families participating in our Therapeutic Supervised Visitation and Trauma Recovery Programs

•Facilitate crisis debriefings throughout the five boroughs with child welfare staff after critical incident sand fatalities

•Provide workshops and trainings to children, parents, and professionals

Qualifications:

•LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent and New York State licensure required

•A minimum of two years of experience working with high-conflict families with histories of trauma and an understanding of the complexities of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, mental health and substance abuse issues preferred

•A commitment to social justice in child welfare preferred

•Familiarity implementing evidence-based practices preferred

•Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Salary: $75K commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefit package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 403B plan with match, life insurance, and generous vacation/personal day leave.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position please send your resume, cover letter and clinical writing sample via email to mcucuta@nyspcc.org

The NYSPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity in its employment practices. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State’s Corrections Law), partnership status, familial status, liability for military service, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offense, veteran status, genetic pre-disposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.