Trauma Therapist/Family Services Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Crisis counseling and emotional support to child victims and their non-offending caregivers.
• Serve as the primary advocate for families throughout the Children's Advocacy Center process.
• Provide outreach and ongoing case management throughout the life of each case.
• Collaborate with victim service providers and community agencies.
• Aid families in preparing Victim Impact Statements.
• Educate caregivers regarding trauma, child abuse, available resources, and the investigative process.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Support families in accessing community resources that promote healing and stability.

Trauma Therapist

• Provide individual, family, and caregiver therapy for children impacted by abuse and trauma.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize Evidence-based Trauma Treatment Modalities, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Develop and implement safety plans with children and caregivers.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Complete timely clinical documentation that meets state, federal, licensing, and agency standards.
• Prepare professional written reports and communicate effectively with partner agencies and the courts.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team and other community stakeholders.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Testify in court when necessary.
• Assist with additional agency responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.