Licensed Clinician - TF-CBT certified

Woods Services•Middletown Township, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical leadership within an outpatient behavioral health program while delivering high-fidelity, evidence-based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (“TF-CBT”) to children, adolescents, and their caregivers experiencing the effects of trauma, including those with co-occurring developmental or neurodevelopmental conditions when clinically appropriate. This role maintains a specialized TF-CBT caseload, conducts trauma-informed assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, provides crisis intervention as needed. This is a non-supervisory role.

Requirements

Graduate degree in psychology or related discipline.
Must hold an active Pennsylvania clinical license in Psychology or a related field (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent), in good standing.
Familiarity with evidence-based practices.
Formal, active certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is required.
Must have own transportation, possess a current/valid Driver’s License, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as mandated by Woods’ insurance company.
Local travel is expected.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, be agile, physically pursue clients on foot, physically restrain, bend, squat, stretch, reach, push up and stand for several hours at a time
Must obtain and maintain an active CPR and First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Certification in select evidence-based practice is preferred.
Minimum of two years’ experience in the field of social services and working with children and adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and supports a trauma-informed treatment milieu designed to address the specialized treatment needs of program participants in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provides individual, group, and family therapy services utilizing high-fidelity TF-CBT protocols, alongside other clinically appropriate interventions.
Conducts comprehensive initial and follow-up trauma-informed assessments using reliable and valid assessment tools to identify clinical needs, monitor symptom progression, and guide individualized treatment planning.
Collaborates with program participants and caregivers to develop individualized treatment and wellness/resiliency plans that identify measurable social, emotional, behavioral, and trauma recovery goals. Monitors progress towards treatment goals and outcome measures.
Collects and analyzes clinical and behavioral data to evaluate treatment effectiveness, monitor progress, and inform ongoing therapeutic interventions.
Participate in weekly individual TF-CBT supervision to review case conceptualization, monitor treatment progress, address clinical challenges, and ensure fidelity to the TF-CBT model.
Attend regular TF-CBT consultation groups to strengthen clinical skills, collaborate with peers on case discussions, and promote adherence to evidence-based TF-CBT practices.
Provides crisis assessment, stabilization, and intervention services.
Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Maintains required professional licensure, TF-CBT certification or training, credentials, and continuing education in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Performs the skills of CPR, the use of the AED, and First Aid on a resident in need, without delay.
Performs other duties as assigned.