Trauma-Informed Therapist for Crime Victims

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a licensed therapist to join the Crime Victims Assistance Unit, providing trauma-informed counseling to crime victims.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with advocates, law enforcement, and prosecutors to support victims and connect them with services. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required; crisis intervention and confidential care are core to this role.

Qualifications

• LCSW/LMHC/LMSW with 1 year post-degree therapy experience.
• Experience with victimology and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to provide confidential clinical mental health services.
• Familiarity with court services and criminal law enforcement processes preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and maintain strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning and crisis intervention to crime victims.
• Conduct assessments and ongoing therapy.
• Collaborate with crime victim advocates, law enforcement, and prosecutors.
• Modify treatment plans as needs change and document case notes.
• Organize trauma-informed individual and group sessions.
• Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings.
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends for events or client needs.

Skills

LCSW

LMHC

LMSW

Trauma-informed care

Victimology

Confidential therapy

Court processes

Organizational skills

Education

MSW or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The City of New York’s Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a licensed therapist to join the Crime Victims Assistance Unit, providing trauma-informed counseling to crime victims.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with advocates, law enforcement, and prosecutors to support victims and connect them with services. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required; crisis intervention and confidential care are core to this role.