What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Family & Children's Place?
Overview
Family & Children's Place is an equal opportunity employer and a private non-profit organization whose mission is to help end the trauma of sexual abuse for thousands of area children, keep families intact, help parents nurture new-borns despite major life-changing situations, and provide to children and family members the emotional support necessary to maintain family stability. Each of these families is better positioned to contribute to a healthier overall community, thanks to Family & Children's Place services. For more information on Family & Children's Place, please visit our website at www.familyandchildrensplace.org. EOE/M/F/D/V
Job Description
The Child Advocacy Center, as part of Family & Children's Place has a full- time opening for a mental health therapist.
The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services for children and their non-offending caregivers when there is a concern about child maltreatment. Provides interventions, coordination, collaboration, and advocacy services on behalf of children and families. In all responsibilities, supports the agency's equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts as well as all agency trauma-informed services and policies.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a social work or related mental health field required.
- Certification to practice Social Work or a related mental health discipline in Kentucky required; advanced licensure strongly preferred (e.g. LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
- Must have a minimum of two years of direct experience with children and families in a therapeutic setting.
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Having completed training to deliver evidence-supported mental health treatment to children who have experienced trauma from abuse is preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse and Neglect check, pre-employment drug and TB screenings.
Benefits
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403b Plan. Paid time off includes vacation, sick pay, holidays and short-term and long-term disability.
Salary : $58,000 - $62,000
