Provide mental health clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of
children who have experienced abuse and support for their non-offending
families. Participate in Children\'s Advocacy Center training and
collaboration with other agencies in responding to child abuse reports.
REQUIREMENTS: \'Master\'s Degree in mental health related field and a
professional license in social work, marriage and family therapy, or
professional counselor. If not licensed, is receiving supervision toward
licensure. \'Preferred to have at least five years\' experience in a
mental health setting dealing with individual, family, and group therapy
for a range of child abuse and neglect issues, including domestic
violence, physical and sexual abuse, and/or drug endangerment.
\'Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health
diagnosis, treatment planning, and effective treatment modalities.
\'Completion of online Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy 2.0 or
ability to complete training within 30 days of hire date. \'Ability to
cooperatively work with families, law enforcement, other agency
personnel, and community partners. \'Bilingual preferred
(English/Spanish). RESPONSIBILITIES: \'Establish and maintain
appropriate therapeutic relationships with child clients and their
family members and caregivers. \'Provide mental health intake and
assessments of CACJC clients. \'Develop treatment plans and provide
individual, family, and/or group therapy to the clients of the CACJC.
\'Fulfill all clinical record keeping requirements. \'Provide guidelines
to other staff regarding appropriate communications with client
families. \'Maintain high ethical standards regarding treatment and
client confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures relating to
safeguarding client information. \'Maintain professional communication
and case coordination with all social service agencies and community
resources involved. \'Attend weekly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Review
meetings, provide consultation on case staffing when appropriate, and
provide consulting services for MDT members on individual cases as
requested. \'Provide court testimony and expert witness testimony when
requested. \'Attend meetings of community committees and work groups
regarding child abuse prevention and treatment and help coordinate
services to better serve victims and their families as requested by
Therapy Director. \'Report to and consult with Therapy Director on a
regular basis. Report to Therapy Director concerns related to agency
services; appraise and interpret ongoing therapy program operations and
needs; report issues to Therapy Director as they arise. \'Observe all
agency policies and procedures. \'Participate in CACJC trainings and
attend trainings/conferences as directed by the Therapy Director.
\'Maintain cooperative relationships with all agencies providing
advocacy for child abuse victims within Jackson County and the Region.
\'Promote the CACJC program in a positive manner to clients, staff,
volunteers, and the community. \'Maintain a positive professional image
at all times. \'Encourage teamwork through cooperative interaction with
clients, staff, volunteers, and Board members. \'Perform other duties
assigned.