ORGANIZATION
Partnerships for Trauma Recovery (PTR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the
psychosocial and psychosocial impacts of trauma among international survivors of human rights abuses,
forced displacement resulting from war, torture, persecution related to identity and beliefs, gender-based
violence and other forms of interpersonal violence. PTR provides culturally and contextually responsive,
trauma-informed and linguistically accessible psychological and psychosocial care for asylum seekers and
refugees from around the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic nonprofit organization working at the juncture of global mental health and human rights. Reporting to the Counseling Program Manager, the Trauma Therapist is a full-time direct service role that will provide individual, family, group therapy, case management and psychological/asylum evaluations for international survivors of human rights abuses, asylum seekers and refugees. PTR’s philosophy of healing utilizes evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally attuned healing modalities that are relational and humanistically oriented to increase survivors’ agency, improve adaptive coping strategies, reduce survivor’s trauma symptomatology, and create safe spaces for healing to restore a sense of hope, safety and control over survivors’ lives.
In addition to clinical experience providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for diverse
communities, this position requires flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness and independence. Essential for this position is a sustained commitment to advancing global social justice & human rights, with a focus on the needs of human rights abuse survivors and immigrants seeking greater safety in the United States.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Client Care (90%)
● Provide culturally and contextually responsive, trauma-informed and relationally-oriented individual
and family psychotherapy for asylum seekers and refugees.
● Complete intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans and priorities in
collaboration with clients.
● Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor client progress, assess progress towards goals and
developing needs and circumstances at 24-week intervals.
● Provide clinical case management and advocacy support, including assistance with connecting clients
to community resources to address varied medical, legal, social, economic, employment and educational needs.
● In collaboration with the Counseling Program Manager, design and facilitate groups to support the
collective healing of survivors of human rights abuses that are culturally attuned to alternative
modalities of collective healing.
● Conduct asylum evaluations for individuals referred for evaluations during the asylum claim process.
Collaborate with legal representatives and testify in Immigration Court, as needed. Accompany clients
to asylum interviews and court hearings, as indicated.
● Complete client documentation and data collection in Salesforce electronic client charting system as
per agency guidelines and grant requirements.
● Participate in client care and programmatic team meetings, consultation and supervision.

Community Collaboration , Training and Other Responsibilities (10%)
● Represent PTR to community members, partners and organizations through external presentations
and capacity-building activities.
● In collaboration with the Counseling Program Manager and the Director of Client Care, support the
provision of offering trauma-informed training for partners and providers regarding the mental health
and wellness needs of asylum seekers and refugees.
● Help develop & sustain collaborative relationships with partners & providers in the community.
● Complete data reporting and administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education & Experience
● Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW), Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
(MA, MS) or Clinical Psychology (PsyD or PhD).
● We will consider pre-licensure candidates who are registered with the BBS as an AMFT, ASW, APCC and are working towards their license. Clinical supervision is provided in this position for pre licensure candidates.
● 3+ years of experience providing trauma-informed psychological care for diverse and underserved
populations including immigrants.
● Fluency in written and oral Spanish.
● Experience with trauma-informed approaches to care.
● Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Experience
● Experience working with refugees and/or asylum seekers.
● International work, study and/or living experience.
● Experience conducting psychological evaluations for asylum claims.
Competencies & Interests
● Commitment to global social justice, anti-racism and human rights.
● Interest in contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive team environment.
● Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to work effectively under pressure with limited resources.
● Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Drive.

Salary & Benefits
• 60,000-$70,000 annual salary
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Language Differential Pay
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Professional Development Allowance
• 401k Retirement
• Flexible work schedule (combination of on site and remote work schedule)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.