Exempt / Full Time Full-Time Mental Health Therapists

PAY: $65,000-$70,000 depending on experience, with Individual Healthcare Coverage,
Personal Days, Vacation Days and Holidays

Reports to: Program Director

Supervises: MSW Interns as necessary

Job Description: The position provides therapy to children, adolescents, and non-offending parents impacted by child sexual abuse. This position will be the primary contact for crisis calls and walk-in during regular work hours. This position is a full-time position and will require
travel to training. This position will require evening hours Monday through Thursday.

Minimum Qualifications: Prefer a person with a fully licensed Master’s Degree in Social Work or another related field but will also consider a limited license in a related field. Prefer applicants with training in TF-CBT or evidence-based practice. Demonstrated professional experience with children and a demonstrated knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues and child development. Ability to communicate with a wide range of children from different cultural backgrounds and with differing levels of development. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. An ability to work independently and also function effectively as part of a team.

Duties include:
I. Therapy and Parent Support Groups

     a. Accept referrals for therapy from the Family Advocate..

     b. Arrange therapy sessions with the client.

     c. Follow the guidelines of the therapy outlined for both in-office and outreach counseling services.

     d. Meet with the client in the office or at a remote approved location when necessary.

     e. Complete and submit all required case documentation (file notes and collaborate).

     f. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate support groups as needed focused on needs for parents.

     g. Responsible for attending 24 hours of training per year pertaining to your role. Keep up to date training logs and record of all                      certificates.

     h. Must keep all certificates and licenses up to date and meet the requirements for full licensure in the state of Michigan.

     i. Build the counseling program to meet the needs of parents and victims. Will be assigned difficult cases where parents and/or caregivers         do not believe or support the victim.

     j. Provide additional support for the clinical program as requested by the Program Director.

     k. Leads clinical meetings with staff and plans the annual Building Resiliency Training for our Multi-Disciplinary Team.

II. Supervision
     a. Provide weekly supervision to MSW interns needing hours.
III. Immediate Crisis Intervention and Referral Back Up
     a. Responsible for Family Advocacy roles should secondary trauma prohibit them from carrying out their role.
          i. Involved with Pre/Post forensic interview with caregivers providing crisis intervention, accurate information about child sexual abuse              dynamics.
          ii. Meet with parents face to face during the forensic interview to provide immediate crisis intervention, explain pertinent information,               and support resources. Provide each family with a Caregiver packet. Document this session in NCA/VOCA. Document notes                         regarding medicals, counseling, and any other special case dynamics.
IV. Other Duties
     a. Attend weekly staff meetings.
     b. Attend Case Reviews on Friday Mornings
     c. Attend CAC functions as requested.
     d. Co Facilitate the Youth Advocacy Council
     e. Prepare OMS surveys
     f. Enter information into NCA Track for NCA Statistical Reporting
     d. Other duties as requested by the Executive Director and Program Director.

TO APPLY: Send letter of interest, resume, and three business references to the Executive Director, Lori Kirkhoff, at imsafecac@gmail.org

We are currently seeking interns with interests in:

  • Accounting/Book Keeping
  • Grant Writing
  • Fundraising
  • Administration
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Child Development
  • Social Work
  • Family Studies
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations

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