Trauma-Informed Youth & Family Clinician

Description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Tides Family Services, we believe healing happens in real life-not just in an office. As an "Agency Without Walls," our clinicians meet youth and families where they are: in homes, schools, and communities across Rhode Island.

We're looking for a passionate, skilled clinician who wants to make a direct, lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, including those affected by exploitation and abuse. If you're driven by purpose and ready for meaningful, hands-on work, we want to meet you.

Why Join Tides?

• Mission-Driven Work - Help youth heal, grow, and stay in their communities
• Collaborative Team Culture - Work alongside supportive, multidisciplinary professionals
• Ongoing Training & Development - Build expertise in specialized trauma-focused models
• Flexible, Community-Based Work - No traditional office setting
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work , Safe Zone Certified, and Veteran-Friendly Employer

What You'll Do

• Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy in home and community settings
• Use evidence-based approaches like TF-CBT, play therapy, and other innovative interventions
• Support youth facing complex challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and disrupted attachment
• Partner with families, schools, and providers to create holistic, individualized care plans
• Respond to crises and provide stabilization and safety planning when needed
• Track progress and celebrate milestones in each youth's recovery journey

Requirements

Who You Are

• Compassionate, adaptable, and committed to meeting clients where they are
• Comfortable working in the community and responding to real-world challenges
• A strong collaborator who values teamwork and communication
• Dedicated to equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience providing trauma-informed care
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A LMHC preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole strongly valued)

Compensation & Benefits

• $63,000-$72,500 based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
• Supportive supervision and training environment
• Compassionate, adaptable, and committed to meeting clients where they are
• Comfortable working in the community and responding to real-world challenges
• A strong collaborator who values teamwork and communication
• Dedicated to equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience providing trauma-informed care
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A LMHC preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole strongly valued)

Compensation & Benefits

• $63,000-$72,500 based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
• Supportive supervision and training environment