Social Work Practitioner

Position located at Mount Olive, NC. The Clinical Therapist will provide comprehensive treatment services to children who have experienced abuse and trauma. These services will include extensive psycho‑social assessments, testing, development of comprehensive treatment plans, coordination with involved agencies, and provision of intensive trauma treatment. Treatment provided will include long and short‑term individual, family and play therapy, and psycho‑educational sessions. The Clinical Therapist will serve as a member of the center’s multidisciplinary team and participate in weekly staffing meetings to provide feedback and treatment recommendations for children seen for medical evaluation. The Clinical Therapist will provide consultation as needed to other staff members on complex cases in regard to mental health assessment and treatment, as well as training on being trauma informed to multidisciplinary partners on a quarterly basis. The Clinical Therapist will engage in family advocacy through court testimony and attendance at outside agency reviews as needed (situations may vary). Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with related coursework is required. Some positions may require certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. All degrees must be from accredited institutions. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred; LMFT or LCMHC considered. Licenses must be current and unrestricted. Unlicensed candidates who are at the internship level of a Master’s program or have completed a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work and are actively pursuing licensure will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with 4+ years of therapeutic counseling experience in mental health services. Experience with crisis intervention, child trauma, and family violence is desired. Specific experience with assessment and treatment for trauma is preferred. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates will be subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies may also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. EEO Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for its employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTY) or ADA -View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr East Carolina University