Clinical Child & Family Specialist

Position Summary: The Clinical Child & Family Specialist, under direct supervision of the Clinical Director, is responsible for providing Child-Centered Play Therapy and other therapeutic interventions to children and families engaged in The Child & Family Wellness Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work and active LMSW in the state of Texas.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience working with children and/or school-based settings preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Demonstrate ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to working with underserved communities and improving mental health access.
• Proficient in maintaining client caseload. Interest in pursuing clinical hours and receiving clinical supervision within the agency.

Responsibilities:

• Train in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and Child-Teacher Relationship Therapy (CTRT.)
• Provide Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to children engaged in services with the Child & Family Wellness Program, Bienestar Juntos.
• Conduct initial screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial intakes to assess child and family needs.
• Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and support to families to enhance understanding of mental health, child development, and their role in the services.
• Facilitate workshops, groups, and community education events for families, staff, and community members to increase mental health awareness.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate with other providers and staff and develop support plans that monitor progress towards goals for each child’s development.
• Conduct outreach and community engagement to build partnerships with organizations to increase program awareness and referrals for program participation.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation that includes interventions and progress, and prepare monthly reports required by the agency.
• Support interns in their training, development, and execution of program assignments.
• Uphold all ethical guidelines and best practices, research, and trends in mental health, child development, and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law and adhere to agency crisis protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.