Fully licensed therapist (LCSW, LPC or LPC Associate, LMSW under Supervision) with experience working with children and families who have experienced adverse experiences, including physical and sexual abuse. Licensed professional must have experience. Certification in TF-CBT a plus, or willingness to obtain needed training. Bilingual (English & Spanish) applicants required.

POSITION

Bilingual Therapist

REPORTS TO

Clinical Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, provides trauma focused therapy, crisis intervention and educational services to abused children, their non-offending family members and our community in Spanish and English.

LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE

Requires the ability to work with a team of professionals from collaborating agencies; conceptual understanding of the role to the Center; operates within Center policies and procedures; strict adherence to confidentiality policy.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Conduct therapy sessions and assessments to Children's Advocacy Center clientele. Use individual, group and family therapy in the provision of services. Provide referrals for therapeutic services to children and protective caregivers when circumstances preclude use of the CAC resources. Use knowledge of cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity in the performance of all responsibilities. Works collaboratively with all counseling staff and team members to provide the most impactful counseling approach. Provide community education to victims of crime and others. All duties must be performed in Spanish and English.

• Provide on-site evaluation/assessment of clients and client families.
• Participate in scheduled case pre-, post-, and monthly MDT staffings of cases. Prepare and present cases for clinical review.
• Maintain case files including session case notes, treatment plans, and provide monthly progress reports to Clinical Director. Document telephone consultations, and termination summaries per the terms of Center policies and any grant that provides funding to these positions.
• Provide consultation and regular communication with Child Protective Services, law enforcement agencies, the prosecutor's office, and any other MDT member and other social service agencies and therapists directly involved with Therapeutic Intervention cases.
• Provide community education.
• Maintain open and regular on-going communication with the Clinical Director.
• Maintain current licensure and/or certification and group affiliations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director / CEO.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Read, write and speak in Spanish and English. Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Associate, Licensed Master Social Worker under supervision or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, master's in psychology with licensure. Experience in play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Two years experience as a practicing therapist with abused children. Ability to involve community volunteers in the child abuse prevention/investigation/prosecution service delivery system. Availability for training to obtain or improve skills in those areas listed previously.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Language:

English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPC or LCSW or LMSW or LPC-A (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person