Clinical Therapist

Job Overview: The Clinical Therapist will serve children and their non-offending family members through New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center (NHCAC) Clinical Services Program. This position will work as a member of the clinical team as well as the Child Protective Investigative Team, CPIT. Job Responsibilities Implement the established policies, procedures and practices which assure that the welfare of the children we serve is our priority Ensure that the therapeutic environment and setting assures that the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children we serve are being met to the best of our ability Provision of direct and indirect services to children and non-offending family members including but not limited to: Crisis Counseling utilizing best practice methods Assessment and evaluation of counseling needs Development of treatment plan with goals and objectives Provision of individual and family therapies utilizing best practice trauma-focused modalities such as TF-CBT, EMDR, Traumaplay, DBT, & SMART Consultation with Child/Family Advocate Consultation with Child Protective Investigative Team Members Referral for other services and resources as deemed necessary Coordination/consultation with other agencies Participate in any legal/judicial proceedings as may be required by Court Order Maintain Clinical records as required by the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient Facility and Licensure Board, as well as NHCAC Policies and Procedures in accordance with the National Children’s Alliance recommended practice model Provision of training and education to other CPIT members, professional and lay groups in the 5 Judicial District Collect data, prepare, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as any special reports regarding the Clinical Services Program that may be required Attend staff meetings, in-service training, peer review, and other job-related conferences, workshops, and professional meetings as may be required to maintain and further licensure. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or Executive Director. Requirements: A licensed Mental Health Professional is preferred, although a candidate working toward licensure may be considered. Preference given to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT). Applicants must have completed a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a related degree and possess two (2) years of clinical practice specifically geared to working with children and families in the provision of individual and family therapies. Specialty training and experience in the child abuse field with particular emphasis on Child Abuse and Trauma, including TF-CBT, EMDR, and/or art/play therapy is required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required. Applicant must have a clean criminal background check and personal/professional references will be completed prior to any employment being approved. Reliable transportation, honesty, dependability, trustworthiness, and client confidentiality are paramount. Demonstration of professional conduct, demeanor, and appearance Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level of detail-oriented planning, organization, effective collaboration, communication, and delegation Timely correspondence (24 business hour turnaround time for most email communication) Ability to work well both independently (self-starter) and on a team (collaborative) Strong commitment to living out our core values: Intentional Care and Services to Others Strong Communication and Collaboration Continual Growth and Development Commitment to Adaptability and Innovation Daily Pursuit of Excellence Experience Counseling with children and families: 2 years (Preferred) 401K and 401K match Health Insurance stipend available for qualifying employees Training and professional development opportunities available Personal Onsite Financial Advisor available Paid government holidays off plus some additional days #J-18808-Ljbffr New Hope Children's Advocacy Center