Trauma Therapist for Child Victims & Families

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.; Oakdale (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Telemedicine

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. seeks a compassionate Therapist for the Child Advocacy Center in Hudson, NY. You will deliver trauma-informed mental health services to child victims and their families, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

With a 40-hour work week and a $62,500 annual salary, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary MDT and maintain confidential records while serving a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field and licensure are required.
• Experience with trauma-informed services for child victims is preferred.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment to child victims and families.
• Deliver crisis intervention services via phone or in person.
• Maintain a caseload of 25–30 clients with accurate records.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, intakes, and documentation.
• Facilitate groups for victims' families and the community.
• Assist clients with crime-victim compensation applications.
• Respond to calls and provide advocacy (medical/legal) as needed.
• Maintain confidential clinical records and logs per policy.
• Collaborate on training and outreach with community partners.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care.
• Record demographic data for national databases and grants.
• Provide crisis hotline expertise to volunteers and 24/7 support.

Skills

Trauma-informed treatment

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

HIPAA compliance

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Licensure in mental health

Job description

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. seeks a compassionate Therapist for the Child Advocacy Center in Hudson, NY. You will deliver trauma-informed mental health services to child victims and their families, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

With a 40-hour work week and a $62,500 annual salary, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary MDT and maintain confidential records while serving a diverse community.