Child and Family Counselor/Therapist

About the role

This position provides individual mental health therapy for children and their families referred to the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in response to potential child maltreatment. This position serves as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), participates in MDT meetings, and functions as a resource for trauma-informed approaches to working with victims.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-specific assessments to determine treatment needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor symptom reduction
• Conduct evidence-supported treatment appropriate for child clients and other family members
• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and engage in case review and case management
• Serve as clinical consultant to the MDT and CAC staff regarding child trauma, evidence-based treatment, and secondary traumatic stress
• Collaborate with family advocates to support CAC clients when mental health concerns arise
• Coordinate with family advocates to facilitate timely and appropriate therapy referrals
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in the NCA Trak system
• Accompany children and families to court appearances and provide support throughout legal proceedings
• Advocate for clients at meetings with school staff and attend Individualized Education Plan meetings as needed
• Connect families with community resources and services
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support smooth referral processes for mental health services
• Attend and participate in county workgroups related to child abuse prevention and mental health initiatives
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups such as teen support programs and community mentoring initiatives
• Maintain data and generate reports to support grant applications and ongoing funding requirements
• Serve as liaison to mental health contractual providers to facilitate appropriate referrals, monitor client progress, review invoices and reconcile dates of service with case documentation
• Develop internal policies and procedures for crisis and therapy services and MDT operations
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Current LMSW licensure issued by Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners or Current LGPC licensure issued by Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Minimum of 1 year experience in human services, behavioral health, or case management