Therapist - Child Trauma Specialist

Family & Children's Services Career Center•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Family & Children’s Services, Oklahoma’s leading community mental health center, is seeking an energetic and caring Therapist/Counselor to work with Child Abuse and Trauma Services (CATS). CATS Therapists provide trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to children ages 0–18 and their families who have experienced abuse, neglect, unplanned separation, or other trauma. The program specializes in sexual abuse treatment for children and their families and uses individual, family, and group interventions. Training opportunities are available to enhance clinical skills. The therapist works in an innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model of care. This team-based, whole-person approach serves adults and children with complex mental health and substance use challenges. Therapists collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support client recovery. CCBHC services include expanded access to care and crisis services, care coordination, physical health screening, social services, and specialized services for veterans, people most in need, and those affected by the opioid crisis. The role is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to the organization’s Drug Free Workplace Policy; possession of a medical marijuana license does not exclude an applicant.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or its equivalent from an accredited school.
Knowledge and experience in individual, group, and family therapy.
Knowledge and experience conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Demonstrated clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiple problems.
Must be licensed or under supervision for licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Oklahoma.
Valid driver license, satisfactory driving record, and use of a personal automobile to travel to locations outside the primary office.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to children ages 0–18 and their families who have experienced abuse, neglect, unplanned separation, or other trauma.
Provide individual, family, and group interventions, including specialized sexual abuse treatment for children and families.
Conduct mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support client recovery.
Travel to locations other than the primary office using a personal automobile.
Follow the organization’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Benefits

Licensed therapists/counselors: $82,000+ annual salary and an $8,000 first-year bonus.
Therapists/counselors under supervision: $72,000+ annual salary and a $5,000 first-year bonus.
Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Zerocard and 75% employer-paid medical premiums.
Retirement savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Student loan repayment programs.
Up to 34 paid days off in the first year.
Agency-paid professional development and continuing education units (CEUs).
Clinical supervision for licensure.
Advancement opportunities.
Mileage reimbursement.