Clinical Therapist, MSW,MHC,MFT

Domestic Violence

Family Place/The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area

Training & Supervision Options available

Full-time, Non-Exempt, $23.08/Hourly with excellent benefits

Work Schedule:  Flexible with option to work 4/10 or 5/8's 

Loan Forgiveness: The Salvation Army qualifies as an Employer under the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program.

Training & Free Supervision Options available:  Clinicians receive "free" evidence-based training and certification

• Training & Certification:  EMDR, Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT) and/or Functional Family Therapy (FFT). 
• Licensure:  As a Clinician for The Salvation Army;  you can receive Supervision toward your Licensure.
• Licensure Supervision: available for LMFT, LMHC or LMSW and/or LCSW Credential.

Benefits:  13 Paid Holiday's, Vacation time, Personal Days, Sick time, Remitted Tuition, On-Site Day Care & Pre-K with discount for Employees,

                 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances with less than 10% Employee contribution, Retirement Savings & Pension Accounts, On-Site Paid Parking, 

Overview: The position of Clinical Therapist provides a unique opportunity to help families in crisis by providing individual and family interventions with a focus on interpersonal violence and Trauma. The role for this Clinical Therapist will involve providing counseling for DV survivors (Audlts and Children).  The "CT" is provided parent education program training, Triple P which would allow them to use both clinical and visitation clients as applicable.

• Provide empirically-supported interventions to individuals, families, and children who have experienced various forms of violence (including community, interpersonal and domestic violence).
• Provide comprehensive intake, evaluation and assessment of prospective clients.
• Initiate and maintain regular contact with assigned clients; conducting regular visitation and counseling sessions based on family or individual need.
• Maintain case record, narratives and statistical information.
• Devise and implement person-centered goals or visitation plans and interventions, in collaboration with clients.
• Provide court documentation and testimony as warranted, including recommendations to the court, attorney and other parties concerned, regarding custody or other case-specific clinical issues.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and trauma-informed practice by integrating the understanding into daily responsibilities.
• Services take place Monday-Friday but can be flexible between the hours of 8:30AM-7:00PM Monday-Thursday and between 8:30AM-5:00PM on Friday.
• Participate in mandatory and recommended training programs.
• Have the opportunity to be trained and practice Evidence Based Models, such as but not limited to: EMDR, PCIT, FFT, in addition to others

• Minimum Master’s Degree in a Human Services related field with the ability to become licensed. Licensure is not required at the time of hire
• Relevant experience in serving children and families in child welfare, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, primary health care, or social services
• Experience coordinating and participating in team settings
• Solid writing and verbal communication
• Work effectively and knowledgeably across a broad spectrum of cultural, ethnic, and racial communities
• Ability to effectively manage time in a focused manner when self-directed and beyond immediate oversight
• Ability to deliver family-driven, youth-guided services, and to adhere to practice models
• Requires computer proficiency including word processing skills and the ability to provide culturally competent practice
• Must have valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Provide assistance and /or intervention with children

Equal Opportunity Employer:  The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on

age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.