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Licensed Clinical Therapist (TASK Program) Children's Hope Alliance | [Sylva, NC] | Full-Time Help Youth and Families Build Safer Futures At Children's Hope Alliance, we believe every child deserves hope, healing, and the opportunity to thrive. As a Licensed Clinical Therapist in our TASK Program , you'll provide specialized therapeutic services to children and adolescents who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors while supporting families through meaningful change. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed clinician who wants to make a lasting impact through direct therapy, family engagement, clinical leadership, and community collaboration. Why Join Children's Hope Alliance? Meaningful, mission-driven work that changes lives Opportunity to serve as a clinical leader within a multidisciplinary team Collaborative work environment with strong professional support Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development Ability to influence outcomes across family, school, court, and community systems Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and clinical support resources What You'll DoProvide Clinical Services Deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices. Complete Comprehensive Evaluations of Sexual Harm (CESH) and develop treatment recommendations. Conduct clinical assessments and mental status evaluations. Develop individualized treatment plans based on client strengths and needs. Support youth and families in creating safe and sustainable behavior changes. Lead and Collaborate Serve as the clinical lead on multidisciplinary treatment teams. Co-facilitate Child and Family Team meetings. Advocate for youth and families with schools, courts, and community partners. Recommend appropriate levels of care and treatment interventions. Support Quality Care Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation. Monitor client progress and treatment outcomes. Participate in peer consultation, quality assurance, and professional development activities. Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human services field. North Carolina licensure or provisional licensure in one of the following:

LCSW-A/LCSW LMFT-A/LMFT LCMHC-A/LCMHC

(formerly LPC) Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, and community partners. Valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to successfully pass background, driving record, and pre-employment screening requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with adolescents exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors. Experience serving youth involved with juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Knowledge of family systems, family therapy, and behavioral interventions. Experience facilitating groups and providing clinical consultation. Credentialing with Medicaid and managed care organizations. What We're Looking For We're seeking a clinician who demonstrates: Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making A trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to treatment Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Cultural humility and respect for diverse backgrounds Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning Physical and Travel Requirements This role includes office, community, school, court, and home-based services. The position requires regular computer use, documentation, travel within service areas, and the ability to respond appropriately during crisis situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Join Our Mission At Children's Hope Alliance, you'll do more than provide therapy. You'll help young people heal, strengthen families, and create safer communities for future generations. Children's Hope Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are valued and respected. Key Changes Made Recruitment Marketing Leads with mission, impact, and career opportunity rather than job duties. Highlights candidate value before requirements. Search Optimization Uses a more searchable title: Licensed Clinical Therapist (TASK Program) . Includes terminology commonly used by therapists when searching for jobs. Readability Reduced redundancy and condensed responsibilities. Moved compliance language away from the top of the posting. Candidate Experience Clearly separates required and preferred qualifications. Replaces internal jargon and clarifies expectations. Creates a stronger "why join us" message to improve application conversion.

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