Bilingual Child/Adolescent Therapist

Julie Valentine Center•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Bilingual Child/Adolescent Therapist provides therapeutic mental health services to child victims of abuse and/ or neglect, and their non-offending caregivers.

Requirements

License and Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience and training in working with abused and traumatized children
Extensive experience and training in child development, family dynamics, and parenting
Public speaking and presentation skills
Knowledge and understanding of child protective services and criminal justice system

Nice To Haves

Play therapy experience preferred
Experience and training in evidence-based treatments preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group counseling using evidenced based treatment (TFCBT, PCIT, EMDR, etc.)
Plan, facilitate and lead a Child (HERO), Adolescent, or Caregiver Support Group a minimum of 3 times each year
Provide crisis intervention services as needed
Maintain appropriate documentation to include client contact, clinical service notes, outcome measures, correspondence, and assessment tools (Documentation is to be maintained according to Center standards in both Collaborate Database and Docuware client files)
Provide follow up case management for children and families by coordinating services with referring agencies such as DSS, DMH, LE, Solicitor’s Office, etc.
Participate in agency staff meetings, fund raisers and other activities as assigned.
Maintain Professional License Credential by completing required training.
Enhance professional growth and development through activities such as professional affiliations, conferences, workshops, etc.
Assist with Center intern program by providing opportunities for interns to observe and/ or assist in treatment.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.