Rising Ground

Clinical Therapist – Per-Diem

Rising Ground

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brooklyn • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $0 - $60 per hour

About the role

  • Provide individual trauma-informed therapy to survivors of violent crime using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, EMDR, IFS, Narrative Therapy).
  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized, survivor-driven treatment plans.
  • Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization support as needed.
  • Maintain a per diem caseload based on program needs and clinician availability.
  • Work collaboratively with case managers, victim advocates, economic empowerment specialists, and holistic healers to provide integrated, wraparound services.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinical consultations.
  • Coordinate care with external partners including hospitals, law enforcement, Family Justice Centers, and community-based organizations.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with program, funder (e.g., OVS/VOCA), and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and ethical standards.
  • Support client engagement through flexible, community-based service delivery (including home visits or community locations as appropriate).
  • Participate in outreach efforts and community education activities as needed.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), or related human services field preferred.
  • LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or equivalent licensure preferred (limited permit eligible candidates may be considered).
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with trauma survivors, preferably victims of violent crime, IPV/DV, or community violence.
  • Experience in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive practice required.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based trauma modalities (e.g., EMDR, CBT, IFS) strongly preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, engagement, and crisis intervention skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to survivor-centered, strengths-based, and restorative justice approaches.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or French) strongly preferred.
Benefits
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Personal days
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Medical - 3 plan options
  • Dental - 2 plan options
  • Vision - 1 plan option
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CBTEMDRIFSNarrative Therapybiopsychosocial assessmentscrisis interventionsafety planningclinical documentationtrauma-informed practiceculturally responsive practice
Soft Skills
clinical assessmentengagement skillsindependent workcollaborationcommitment to survivor-centered approachesstrengths-based approachrestorative justiceinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsdocumentation skills
Certifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)Mental Health Counseling (MHC)LMSWLMHCLCSW