Trauma Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Trauma Therapist (LGSW / LGPC) Victims of Crime Program
Help Survivors Heal. Build Your Clinical Skills. Make a Lasting Impact.

At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than provide therapy you will help individuals and families heal from the effects of trauma while building specialized skills in trauma-informed behavioral healthcare.

As a Trauma Therapist within our Victims of Crime Program, you will provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults impacted by violence, victimization, and other traumatic experiences. You will become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and move toward recovery.

Many of the individuals we serve have experienced significant trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, chronic stress, and other challenges that affect their daily lives. Through your work, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care while receiving support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities that strengthen your clinical expertise.

Why Clinicians Choose PTWMSI
Extensive Hands-On Clinical Experience
Free Clinical Supervision Toward Independent Licensure
We Handle Insurance Credentialing So You Can Focus on Client Care
Access to AI-Powered Documentation Tools to Reduce Administrative Burden
Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
Exposure to Trauma-Informed Care and Diverse Clinical Presentations
Collaborative Environment with Licensed Clinical Supervisors, Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and Behavioral Health Professionals
Opportunity to Build Experience with Children, Adolescents, Families, and School-Based Behavioral Health

Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Employer Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Counseling, Financial, and Legal Support
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) Options

Financial Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Eligibility for HRSA Student Loan Repayment Programs (Position Dependent) Time Away From Work
Strong focus on Work-Life balance
Generous Paid Time Off

Recognition & Workplace Culture
Motivosity Recognition & Rewards Program
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Mission-Driven, Supportive Team Environment

What You'll Do
As a Trauma Therapist, you will provide therapeutic services that support healing, resilience, and recovery.
You will:

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed approaches
Conduct assessments, trauma screenings, and treatment planning
Support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, and other behavioral health concerns
Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions to support recovery
Facilitate therapeutic groups and wellness-focused activities that promote emotional regulation and resilience
Collaborate with psychiatrists, care coordinators, schools, community partners, and other providers to support positive treatment outcomes
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical consultation
Maintain an active caseload while delivering high-quality, person-centered care

Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
Active DC LGSW, LGPC, or equivalent provisional behavioral health license
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with trauma survivors, victims of crime, or community mental health populations
Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families
Experience facilitating individual and group therapy
Experience utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches

Flexible work from home options available.