Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Role Description Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year The Granite State Children’s Alliance (GSCA) is seeking an energetic and driven licensed clinician to provide short-term, trauma-focused clinical services to child victims of abuse and neglect within Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in New Hampshire, specifically the Seacoast Region. Additionally, the behavioral health clinician will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) during forensic interviews to support both the team and families with understanding and accessing behavioral health needs and resources. An ideal candidate will be motivated to join a new and growing program and will support the mission to provide all victims of child abuse with a neutral environment where justice, healing, equity, and prevention are fostered through the consistent, high quality, and sustainable collaboration with community partners. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Andrew Wolff (View email address on click.appcast.io) and Abby Falk (View email address on click.appcast.io).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES

Clinical Services Provide short-term individual and family therapy utilizing evidence-based trauma treatment models to non-offending caregivers and child victims of abuse and neglect Provide clinical services both in person and through telehealth Administer clinical assessments to evaluate treatment needs Develop treatment plans with individualized goals and objectives to support diagnosis and client needs Refer to other clinical services and resources as deemed necessary Participate in relevant continuing education/training events to maintain professional licensure and clinical competency Remain current on victims of crime literature and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration Attend forensic interviews, providing clinical consultation and education to MDT members (i.e., trauma, clinical diagnoses, child development, etc.) Participate in ongoing MDT meetings to advocate and support child and family needs following forensic interview process Attend monthly MDT case review Participate in any legal/judicial proceeding as necessary Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, County Attorney’s Offices, law enforcement, medical providers, Division for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), mental health organizations, schools, social service agencies, etc. Administrative Tasks Maintain timely and accurate documentation pertaining to case files (i.e., progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, discharge summaries, collateral contacts, etc.) Attend individual and group supervision Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or related field Possess clinical licensure in New Hampshire (LICSW, LMFT, LCMHC) Must be willing to work with children ages 3-18 and non-offending caregivers Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) training completed within the first year of employment Pass a Criminal Record Background check and Child Offender Registry check Complete the Granite State Children's Alliance KNOW & TELL course Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong leadership skills, a solid work ethic, and compassionate attitude Engaging and energetic with strong organizational skills, consistent follow through, and self-motivation Ability to work with a diverse structure of member agencies, communities, and professionals

PREFERRED/CONSIDERED

Experience providing trauma-informed treatment to children and families Training and/or certification in TFCBT or CFTSI Experience administering evidence-based clinical assessments Knowledge and experience with the CAC model and forensic interviewing process Experience collaborating with the MDT and the court system Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and the impact of childhood trauma on children and families

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Dental Insurance (100% paid premium/single) Generous Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Flexible Monday through Friday work week 401(k) Enrollment with up to a 4% match Short Term Disability Cell Phone StipendTravel Reimbursement Professional Fee Reimbursement (valued up to approximately $1,000) (i.e., liability insurance, continuing education, professional membership fees, licensing fees, etc.) TF-CBT & CFTSI Training and Certification (valued at approximately $5,000) In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the above is intended to summarize the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Granite State Children's Alliance