Clinical Therapist (Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred)

Children'S Advocacy Center For North Texas•Lewisville, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time position provides Spanish and English counseling services to victims of abuse/trauma and their non-offending family members, working out of Denton and Lewisville and possibly Bridgeport offices. The role involves direct client services, various forms of therapy, diagnostic assessments, crisis intervention, and community service coordination. The therapist will also provide court support, maintain electronic health records, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the position requires providing translation support, participating in case reviews, offering feedback on victim progress, and potentially delivering training on child abuse-related topics. Cultural sensitivity and adherence to licensing board standards are essential.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Counseling or Social Work.
Texas LPC/LMFT/LCSW License; Associate or LMSW license will be considered
2 years professional experience in services for abused children preferred
Thorough knowledge of child sexual/physical abuse dynamics
Play, adolescent, family, & group therapy experience
Knowledge of psychological assessment administration and interpretation
Experience in court testimony preferred
Knowledge of Trauma treatment modalities
Knowledge of law enforcement, CPS, District Attorney a plus
Knowledge of Children’s Advocacy Centers, CPS/law enforcement/DA organizations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct client services to child victims of sexual and serious physical abuse & their families.
Provide individual, play, group, filial, and/or family therapy.
Conduct basic diagnostic assessments.
Provide crisis intervention to clients.
Assist victims in securing mental health & social services from the community.
Assist victims in moving from investigative assessment into the therapeutic setting.
Provide court support to clients.
Maintain proper documentation in CAC electronic health record/client files.
Be available to work 2 evenings per week.
Work out of Denton and Lewisville and Bridgeport offices.
Provide translation support to team members.
Work as a member of an interagency multidisciplinary team.
Participate in weekly case review meetings.
Provide feedback during initial interview process regarding victim’s therapeutic needs.
Provide on-going feedback to team regarding victim’s progress/emotional state.
Provide training to team and community on child abuse detection, prevention, and treatment as assigned.
Provide consultation and/or training to the team regarding culturally appropriate issues.
Maintain Standards of BHEC Licensing Board.
Participate in all supervision guidelines required by licensing Board.
Maintain all minimum professional liability insurance.
Maintain all ethical guidelines set forth by BHEC licensing Board.
Assist with general Center operations as needed.
Participate in community and special events.
Other duties as assigned