Clinical Therapist (Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred)

About the Role

This full-time position provides Spanish and English counseling services to victims of abuse/trauma and their non-offending family members, working out of Denton, Lewisville, and possibly Bridgeport offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client services to child victims of sexual and serious physical abuse and their families.
• Provide individual, play, group, filial, and/or family therapy.
• Conduct basic diagnostic assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients.
• Assist victims in securing mental health and social services from the community.
• Assist victims in moving from investigative assessment into the therapeutic setting.
• Provide court support to clients.
• Maintain proper documentation in CAC electronic health record/client files.
• Be available to work 2 evenings per week.
• Work out of Denton, Lewisville, and Bridgeport offices.
• Provide translation support to team members.
• Work as a member of an interagency multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in weekly case review meetings.
• Provide feedback during the initial interview process regarding victim’s therapeutic needs.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the team regarding victim’s progress/emotional state.
• Provide training to the team and community on child abuse detection, prevention, and treatment as assigned.
• Provide consultation and/or training to the team regarding culturally appropriate issues.
• Maintain Standards of BHEC Licensing Board.
• Participate in all supervision guidelines required by licensing Board.
• Maintain all minimum professional liability insurance.
• Maintain all ethical guidelines set forth by BHEC licensing Board.
• Assist with general Center operations as needed.
• Participate in community and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with schedules including:

• 2 evenings from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 2 evenings from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• One day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The ability to travel 40% of the time is required and often out of the work area.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• Texas LPC/LMFT/LCSW License; Associate or LMSW license will be considered.

Qualifications

• 2 years professional experience in services for abused children preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of child sexual/physical abuse dynamics.
• Play, adolescent, family, and group therapy experience.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment administration and interpretation.
• Experience in court testimony preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of law enforcement, CPS, and District Attorney a plus.
• Knowledge of Children’s Advocacy Centers, CPS/law enforcement/DA organizations.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) Matching if 21 years of age or older
• Paid Medical Leave and Maternity/Paternity Leave
• And more!