Therapist (Brooklyn) at Rising Ground, Inc. – Brooklyn, New York
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About This Position
About the Role
The Therapist will be a key member of Rising Ground’s Community-Based Services for Survivors of Trauma, Violence, and Crime, delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care that fosters healing and recovery. We are looking for a therapist who is deeply committed to anti-oppressive practice, social justice, and restorative justice principles, helping to create a safe and inclusive space for survivors from diverse, historically marginalized communities. This position will be based out of our East Flatbush location, with the opportunity to work from our Brooklyn office (near Jay Metrotech Station) and remote/hybrid schedule.
In this role, the therapist will provide individual and group therapy, using a holistic, culturally sensitive approach that prioritizes the unique needs of trauma survivors. By addressing the psychological, emotional, and social impacts of trauma, the therapist will play a pivotal role in the healing process, drawing on a deep sense of empathy and clinical expertise. This position requires a passion for social equity and restorative practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
The therapist will utilize various therapeutic modalities to meet clients’ needs, while also supporting them in navigating complex systems such as housing, healthcare, and justice services. By embracing cultural humility and a strengths-based approach, the therapist will advocate for survivors as they work toward stability and healing. This is an opportunity for someone passionate about creating restorative spaces where survivors can rebuild trust, reclaim agency, and move forward in their recovery.
At Rising Ground, we are passionate about transforming lives through a lens of equity, cultural humility, and healing-centered engagement. If you are someone who believes in the power of social justice and restorative practices to create positive change, and you are eager to help others find pathways to healing and empowerment, this role is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most.
What You’ll Do
- Provide trauma-informed therapeutic individual, family, group, and crisis services.
- Assess and plan personalized treatment using trauma-informed, evidence-based models that integrate emotional, psychological, and community-based support through a strengths-based approach.
- Conduct crisis intervention and offer emotional support as needed, ensuring survivor safety and stabilization.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care, including legal advocacy, housing assistance, and medical referrals.
- Coordinate with community organizations to ensure clients have access to services and resources.
- Implement restorative justice techniques such as mediation, support circles, and community-building activities to foster healing and reconciliation for survivors.
- Support survivors in navigating the emotional impact of trauma, helping them regain control through empowerment and self-advocacy.
- Participate in community presentations and outreach to raise awareness about the program and build partnerships with local organizations.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision, team meetings, and training sessions.
- Mentor and supervise interns as needed, contributing to Rising Ground’s professional development initiatives.
- Maintain accurate case files.
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s Degree within 3 months of Hire.Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field. LMSW, or LMHC preferred.
- Licensure required within 12 months of hire.
- Proven experience providing clinical services to survivors of trauma and violence, with a strong foundation in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices.
- Commitment to social justice and cultural humility, with extensive experience working with marginalized populations.
- Skilled in both clinical case management and delivering evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy.
- Strong abilities in clinical assessment, therapeutic services and treatment planning, with a person-centered approach.
- Adaptability and flexibility in managing diverse caseloads, working independently, and collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Exceptional interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), or similar evidence-based practices for trauma recovery is preferred.
- Deep understanding of trauma and violence dynamics and the impact on survivors.
- Proficiency in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying identities and life experiences.
- Commitment to trauma-informed and person-centered practice.
- A passion for incorporating reflective practices on race, oppression, and diversity into clinical work, fostering a more inclusive and healing environment.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
Opportunity to mentor/supervise MSW interns
Work Environment:
Clinic/Field/Corporate Office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Hybrid (In-office and remote), with flexibility to meet clients at various community locations or virtually. This position will be based out of our East Flatbush location, with the opportunity to work from our Brooklyn office (near Jay Metrotech Station) and remote/hybrid schedule.
Additional Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
- Ability to travel within the community
Benefits Offerings Includes:
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Personal Days
Benefits Offerings Includes:
- Medical - 3 Plan Options
- Dental - 2 Plan Options
- Vision - 1 Plan Option
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Brooklyn, New York, 11201, United States region.