What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Therapist position at Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute?
Benefits:
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:
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Salary : $65,000 - $69,000