Trauma Therapist/VOCA
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Overview:
Under general supervision of the TLC Clinical Supervisor, the VOCA Trauma Therapist provides trauma-specific mental health services to community members with psychiatric diagnoses and are requiring services offered by a licensed mental health facility. This position is grant funded through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
For the ideal candidate, our team offers flexibility on whether this will be a full-time (up to 35 hours) or part-time (at least 21 hours) position. The exact schedule will be determined based on mutual agreement. The compensation range is $65,000-$75,000 (pro-rated for PT). We offer an additional $5,000 for candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities:
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
+ Conducting comprehensive intake assessments and developing a collaborative treatment plan.
+ Providing appropriate clinical documentation, grant required and agency reports (e.g., clinician’s schedule, monthly stats) in a timely manner.
+ Providing treatment in various modalities, including individual, family, and group therapy, if needed, and in coordination with supervisor, for ongoing treatment cases.
+ Providing therapy for victims of crime in the CVASSP (VOCA) program.
+ Updating the program tracking tool weekly.
+ Maintaining communication with the CVASSP (Crime Victims Advocacy and Support Services Program) team and advocates.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
+ Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school.
+ Possession of or eligible for license to practice in New York State (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC).
+ Knowledge of/skill with at least one evidence-based practice for treating adults and one for children.
+ Effective time management skills in order to meet or exceed monthly productivity requirements.
+ Ability to conduct interviews to obtain social and medical information necessary to perform clinical evaluation.
+ Ability to analyze and summarize psycho-social information.
+ Strong observational skills for the purpose of analysis and treatment.
+ Excellent writing and organizational skills.
+ Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
+ Willingness to work within client’s social context, including home, school or community setting, when needed.
+ Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
What WJCS has to offer you:
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including (when you work 21+ hours per week):
+ Generous paid time off.
+ Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
+ Disability and life insurance.
+ 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan.
+ On-Going Professional Training and Development.
+ Employee Assistance Program.
+ Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives.
+ Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services?
Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.
At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation - we show it every day in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded. We value you, your growth and contributions.
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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