Child Therapist

Julie Valentine Center • Greenville, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child 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

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• 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.

Benefits

• Agency-paid insurance package
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Extended paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level