Bilingual Trauma-Informed Clinician for Youth

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rising Ground in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Rising Hope Clinician to provide trauma-informed mental health services to youth 12–24 affected by trafficking. You will assess, counsel, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, aiming to reduce re-trafficking risk and promote stability.

You will work with staff to enhance access to housing, education, and community resources, and participate in training to improve trauma-informed practices across programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or related field.
• MSW, MHC-LP, LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC; clinical supervision toward licensure offered.
• Fluency in Spanish and bilingual proficiency.
• 3–5 years of experience working with youth affected by trafficking or complex trauma.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, safety planning, and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
• Collaborate with Rising Hope Coordinator to facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and supervise staff in trafficking screenings.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and safety planning as needed.
• Connect clients with housing, medical care, education, employment, and services.
• Support staff training on trafficking indicators and survivor-centered responses.
• Assist school-based programs with crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies to support youth at risk of trafficking.
• Stay current on trafficking laws and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records and funder reports.
• Attend supervision and continuing education.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Care coordination

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

MSW/LCSW/LMHC licensure track

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rising Ground in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Rising Hope Clinician to provide trauma-informed mental health services to youth 12–24 affected by trafficking. You will assess, counsel, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, aiming to reduce re-trafficking risk and promote stability.

You will work with staff to enhance access to housing, education, and community resources, and participate in training to improve trauma-informed practices across programs.