Description
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At Tides Family Services, we believe healing happens in real life—not just in an office. As an “Agency Without Walls,” our clinicians meet youth and families where they are: in homes, schools, and communities across Rhode Island.
We’re looking for a passionate, skilled clinician who wants to make a direct, lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, including those affected by exploitation and abuse. If you're driven by purpose and ready for meaningful, hands-on work, we want to meet you.
Why Join Tides?
- Mission-Driven Work – Help youth heal, grow, and stay in their communities
- Collaborative Team Culture – Work alongside supportive, multidisciplinary professionals
- Ongoing Training & Development – Build expertise in specialized trauma-focused models
- Flexible, Community-Based Work – No traditional office setting
- Recognized as a Best Place to Work, Safe Zone Certified, and Veteran-Friendly Employer
What You’ll Do
- Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy in home and community settings
- Use evidence-based approaches like TF-CBT, play therapy, and other innovative interventions
- Support youth facing complex challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and disrupted attachment
- Partner with families, schools, and providers to create holistic, individualized care plans
- Respond to crises and provide stabilization and safety planning when needed
- Track progress and celebrate milestones in each youth’s recovery journey
Requirements
Who You Are
- Compassionate, adaptable, and committed to meeting clients where they are
- Comfortable working in the community and responding to real-world challenges
- A strong collaborator who values teamwork and communication
- Dedicated to equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- 3+ years of experience providing trauma-informed care
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A LMHC preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole strongly valued)
Compensation & Benefits
- $63,000–$72,500 based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
- Supportive supervision and training environment
- Compassionate, adaptable, and committed to meeting clients where they are
- Comfortable working in the community and responding to real-world challenges
- A strong collaborator who values teamwork and communication
- Dedicated to equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- 3+ years of experience providing trauma-informed care
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A LMHC preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole strongly valued)
Compensation & Benefits
- $63,000–$72,500 based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
- Supportive supervision and training environment