TITLE: Therapist, Family Trauma Intervention Program (FTIP)

REPORTS TO: Program Clinical Leader

HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt (This position is benefits eligible)

SALARY: $27.65 – $29.09

JOB SUMMARY: This position provides home and community-based therapy to children of all ages and their families, who have experienced significant trauma, grief, loss, separation, parent-child relationship distress, and other adversities. Therapy services involve skilled clinical assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and clinical documentation, as well as collaborative efforts with other helping-professionals. The most common goals for children and their families served are related to trauma symptom reduction, parent-children relationship repair, stabilization, development needs, and family health and well-being. Attachment theory, play therapy, family systems work, and psychodynamic theoretical underpinnings are woven into a variety of evidence-based and trauma informed practices.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Family Trauma Intervention Program is a home-based, clinical program that serves children and families impacted by significant trauma including child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and grief-related issues such as family member fatalities and community violence. Intensive, ongoing individual and/or family therapy is provided to children of all ages and their caregivers. Additionally, families with case management needs are linked with appropriate community resources to ensure that their concrete needs are being met. The program holds specific expertise related to complex trauma, grief, and loss, parent-child relationships distress, early childhood sexual abuse, infant and early childhood mental health, and the impact of trauma across the lifespan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Social Work (LCSW, LMSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Psychology (licensed) or a related license-eligible field, as well as a minimum of two years of experience working with trauma, children, and families.
  • Must be licensed or license eligible within 6-months of employment.
  • An expertise in therapeutic work with children and families, and an ability to operate as a competent therapist in child development, trauma, attachment, and family systems perspectives.
  • Solid understanding of generational trauma, trauma, loss, poverty and adversity, attachment theory, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and caregiver-child relationships.
  • Experience with Child-Parent Psychotherapy, play therapy, family therapy, and/or similar therapeutic approaches to working with children and families impacted by trauma, loss, and relationship distress.
  • Strong ability to communicate and collaborate well with other professionals with diverse identities, social locations, and experiences.
  • Ability to navigate and support others during times of crises in a calming manner.

WORKING AT SPCC: As an employer, SPCC believes that it is our responsibility to offer a work environment that is family-friendly, flexible scheduling, supportive, and trauma-informed. Professional development opportunities that enhance program goals and employee needs are offered. Quality weekly individual and group supervision is prioritized for all staff. SPCC is committed to the work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to this standard and purpose of the agency in efforts to better serve the well-being of all.

Candidate will be required to successfully complete the Agency Confidentiality Agreement, required Background Check, and State Central Register Clearance. The Candidate must possess a valid NYS driver’s license with a good driving record and carry agency required levels of automobile liability insurance.

This position is benefits eligible.

SUBMIT APPLICATION and RESUME TO: Sarah Fitzgibbons, sfitzgibbons@spcc-roch.org

DEADLINE: December 31, 2024

APPLICATION LINK HERE: Employment Opportunities – Society for the Protection and Care of Children (spcc-roch.org)