Intensive Child and Family Trauma Specialist-1099

Job Title: Intensive In-Home Trauma Recovery Specialist

Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Intensive In-Home Trauma Recovery Specialist to provide therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and families experiencing trauma-related challenges. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions in the client’s home and community to promote healing, emotional stability, and family cohesion. The therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans, address crisis situations, and support long-term recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive, trauma-informed therapy to children, adolescents, and families in their homes and community settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and therapeutic goals.
• Utilize evidence-based trauma interventions such as TF-CBT
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety assessments, to determine treatment needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placements.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, social services, and other community resources to ensure coordinated care.
• Offer psychoeducation on trauma, coping strategies, and emotional regulation to clients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and licensing requirements.
• Attend regular supervision, training, and team meetings to ensure adherence to best practices and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Strong ability to build rapport with diverse populations and work in a home-based setting.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with trauma-impacted individuals and families.
• Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or similar trauma-focused treatment.
• Experience working with at-risk youth, child welfare, or juvenile justice-involved families.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability as needed.
• Primarily home-based with some office-based or virtual sessions as necessary.
• Requires travel within assigned service areas.

This position is ideal for passionate mental health professionals committed to supporting families in crisis, promoting resilience, and fostering healing through trauma-informed, in-home interventions. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of trauma-affected children and families, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have current PA clearances (state, FBI, child abuse)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35