• Evaluate clients' emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues related to trauma.  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients with a history of trauma.  
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure (PE) or other trauma-focused interventions.  
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed for clients experiencing acute distress.  
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions that are trauma-informed and sensitive to clients' experiences.  
• Assess clients' progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.  
• Maintain thorough and confidential records of clients' treatment plans and progress.  
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic approach to trauma therapy.  
• Offer psychoeducation to clients and their families regarding trauma and its effects.  
• Stay current with the latest research and developments in trauma therapy and incorporate them into practice.  
• Advocate for clients and connect them with additional resources such as support groups or community services.  
• Ensure a safe and supportive therapy environment that upholds the highest ethical standards and respects client confidentiality.  
• Conduct outreach and education programs to raise awareness about trauma and its impact on individuals and communities.  
• Supervise and train interns or less experienced therapists in trauma-informed care practices.  
• Participate in professional development opportunities 

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field  
• State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or equivalent  
• Certification in trauma therapy (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, Somatic Experiencing) preferred  
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with trauma survivors  
• Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities and techniques specific to trauma treatment  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough trauma assessments and develop treatment plans  
• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques  
• Familiarity with the impact of complex trauma on individuals across the lifespan  
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to counseling trauma survivors  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment  
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training in the field of trauma therapy 
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural sensitivity  
• Capacity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Other Characteristics

• Ability to organize and carry out new programs and procedures.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Complies with all DOH, OMH and Justice Center requirements.
• Completes Justice Center Mandated Reporter Training and Code of Conduct annually.