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Job DutiesThe Clinical Therapist will provide comprehensive treatment services to children who have experienced abuse and trauma. These services will include extensive psycho-social assessments, testing, development of comprehensive treatment plans, coordination with involved agencies, and provision of intensive trauma treatment. Treatment provided will include long and short-term individual, family and play therapy, and psychoeducational sessions. The Clinical Therapist will serve as a member of the center's multidisciplinary team and participate in weekly staffing meetings to provide feedback and treatment recommendations for children seen for medical evaluation. The Clinical Therapist will provide consultation as needed to the other staff members on complex cases in regard to mental health assessment and treatment. The Clinical Therapist will provide training on being trauma informed to Multidisciplinary Partners on a quarterly basis. The Clinical Therapist will engage in family advocacy through court testimony and attendance to outside agency reviews as needed. Temp Hire Therapist for Mt. Olive CAC: Approx. 10 hours/week – onsite at MOCAC 1 day/week. May through end of December: Attend the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention Training; shadow TEDI BEAR Therapist in Winterville location; attend Monthly MDT meetings in Wayne County as an observer/learner (3rd Monday 10‑11:30 am); be available for Duplin County MDT either virtually or in person (2nd Monday 12:30‑2:30 pm) and others upon request.Minimum Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Licensing and Certifications RequiredLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) will also be considered. All licenses must be current with their respective Board and unrestricted. Candidates who are not yet licensed will also be considered if they are currently at the internship level of a Master's program, or have completed a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and are actively pursuing licensure.Preferred Experience and SkillsPreference will be given to candidate with 4+ years of therapeutic counseling experience in mental health service field. Training and experience with crisis intervention, child trauma, and family violence is desired. Specific experience with assessment and treatment for trauma is preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr