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Bilingual (Spanish) Child and Adolescent Therapist
at Safe Shores, The DC Children's Advocacy Center in District of Columbia
Come join a committed team of professionals dedicated to service!
At Safe Shores, our work is all about PEOPLE. Therefore, we center people in our programming, services, policies, practices, and operations. Which people? The children and families we serve AND the people who do the work, our staff. How? For our trauma-impacted clients, by honoring the humanity of every individual, delivering high-quality services tailored to their specific needs, which includes giving them the time and attention they need. For our staff, by listening, offering excellent benefits, paying competitive salaries, providing remote work flexibility (depending on the position), investing in professional development, pursuing JEDI, encouraging and facilitating self-care and wellness, prioritizing progress over perfection, and building a team of smart, dedicated pros who know that Safe Shores’ mission is best accomplished when we show up as our whole selves, support one another, and experience joy. Joy working with young victims of crime? Absolutely, yes! Mining joy is essential to offering hope, helping clients heal, and individual/organizational sustainability.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides therapeutic services to help children and caregivers cope with and recover from experiences of child sexual or physical abuse or exposure to other violent crime. The incumbent is required to participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend clinical crisis intervention services. This position requires mandatory reporting for child abuse and neglect under the District of Columbia Statute § 4-1321.02.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct psychosocial assessments primarily with Spanish speaking children, adolescents, and parents to identify strengths, needs, and appropriate interventions.
Conduct therapeutic sessions with children and adolescents; develop case goals and document progress.
Facilitate caregiver support groups and treatment groups.
Maintain and assure quality and confidentiality of electronic and paper files and statistical tracking.
Participate in individual clinical supervision and case review, program peer review, and in-service trainings.
Provide non-offending family members with clinical consultation, parent education, and therapeutic referrals.
Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to assess and de-escalate crisis situations with clients.
Participate in on-going training and professional development activities including individual supervision and peer review.
Share appropriate information with Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) partners; collaborate with team members in planning care for children/adolescents and arrange services.
Consult with members of the MDT as requested or as deemed necessary.
Participate in MDT and organization-wide planning efforts.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Master’s or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
Minimum two (2) years professional experience.
Graduate or clinical licensure in the District of Columbia as a LGSW, LGPC, LICSW, LPC or LMFT; will consider candidates that can be licensed in the District of Columbia within 30-60 days.
Ability to successfully pass Child Protection Registry clearance and criminal background checks.
Oral and written fluency in Spanish.
Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; will consider candidate without but must complete the training when hired.
Academic or post-graduate training in trauma-focused interventions.
Superb interpersonal skills; high level of cultural competence.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to a variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to communicate effectively with non-offending caregivers who have experienced trauma.
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.
Familiarity with and a disposition toward the multi-disciplinary team approach to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases.
Other Skills and Experience
Academic or post-graduate training in evidenced based/informed trauma-focused therapeutic modalities.
Experience working in a Children’s Advocacy Center setting or other mental health setting.
Knowledge of investigative, social service and legal systems in the District of Columbia.
Demonstrated knowledge of different theoretical models and intervention modalities related to trauma and abuse, and familiarity with the DSM-V.
Computer/Technology Skills
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Must have strong experience with computer technology and equipment and Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
EEO STATEMENT
Safe Shores is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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