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Careers at The Martin House Child Advocacy Center offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. Our team members are passionate about child welfare and work collaboratively to support the well-being and protection of vulnerable children. We seek compassionate professionals committed to our mission of advocacy and support, providing a nurturing environment for both personal and professional growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Therapists provide evidence-based, trauma-focused mental health and crisis intervention services for child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members designed to meet the unique needs of the child and caregivers. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapists work in partnership with CAC staff, law enforcement, Child Protective Services, prosecutors, medical personnel, and other key partners to mobilize and strengthen the collaborative approach to the prevention, intervention, investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse. Therapists may work irregular hours including evenings or weekends, and may travel between Longview, Gilmer, and Marshall, TX, once appropriate client levels have been established. 

 

Reports to:

Therapy Director

 

Schedule:

Full Time (36 Hours per Week); Non-Exempt (Hourly)

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provides culturally informed and responsive, trauma-focused mental health counseling and crisis intervention services for children and adults
  • Contact assigned clients for scheduling therapeutic appointments as referred by The Martin House CAC
  • Conducts initial consultations to gather client information and assess their emotional and mental health needs
  • Administers required ongoing assessment tools to children/caregivers as necessary
  • Creates individualized treatment plans based on the client’s needs
  • Completes all data entry, filing, and reports associated with service provisions
  • Provides referrals for additional care or services to other community resources or secondary level of care as needed
  • Maintains appropriate and confidential documentation of client cases and progress
  • Reports any client-related issues or concerns to appropriate partner agencies or authorities
  • Regularly attends and participates in multidisciplinary case review meetings and trainings
  • Maintains the latest knowledge and intervention skills on appropriate and effective therapeutic interventions for child abuse victims and their non-offending family members
  • Prepares for and provides courtroom testimony and documentation when subpoenaed
  • Other duties as assigned by the Therapy Director or Chief Executive Officer

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in a related mental health field from an Accredited University
  • Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker; a student/associate level therapist must be supervised by a licensed mental health professional
  • Must Receive 40 hours of specialized, trauma-focused mental health training, clinical consultation, clinical supervision, peer supervision, and/or mentoring within the first 6 months of employment
  • Excellent work attendance and punctuality history (prior work references will be checked)
  • Demonstrate continuous quality improvement through ongoing education in the field of child abuse or relevant treatment interventions consisting of a minimum of 8 contact hours every two years
  • Maintain Professional Licensure Credentials and Liability Insurance and present proof of coverage annually
  • Proficient computer and data entry skills; experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Calendar
  • Ability to work well with diverse individuals and groups
  • Must pass a thorough criminal background investigation and reference check, including National Sex Offender Registry and DFPS Child Abuse Registry checks
  • Must be available to travel between Longview, Gilmer, and Marshall offices regularly and out-of-town for training or other work-related purposes occasionally

 

Professional Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse clients, colleagues, and community partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, group facilitation skills; ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team setting
  • Adherence to the highest ethical standards regarding client-therapist relationships and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and research in the mental health field
  • Knowledge of most recent research and intervention strategies proven effective in counseling children and families affected by abuse