TASK Therapist

Children's Hope Alliance•Lexington, NC

5h•$49,440 - $64,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most At Children’s Hope Alliance, we serve youth and families with complex needs—helping them build safer futures and stronger relationships. As a TASK Therapist, you’ll be at the forefront of that mission, providing specialized clinical care to children and adolescents who have caused sexual harm. This is a highly impactful role for clinicians who want to lead, influence outcomes, and work collaboratively across systems to create lasting change.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a human service field
NC licensure or provisional licensure in one of the following disciplines: LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
Experience working with youth and families with complex behavioral needs
Ability to balance clinical expertise with compliance and documentation requirements
Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide others
Strong communication skills across clinical, legal, and community settings
A commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care
Professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
Strong communication and collaboration
Commitment to continuous growth and development
Cultural awareness and respect for all individuals and families
Effective communication, decision making, analytical, interpersonal, leadership and professionalism skills and abilities
Familiarity with supervision and group facilitation
Basic computer and math skills
Valid North Carolina’s Driver’s License
Ability to operate a vehicle for job duties, and keep a valid NC drivers license with insurance

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a human service field
Preferred credentialing with various MCOs
Preferred experience with populations who have caused sexual harm and/or adolescents under the court's jurisdiction
Preferred knowledge of and experience with family systems, family therapy, and behavioral interventions

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches
Complete Comprehensive Evaluations of Sexual Harm (CESH) and make recommendations for treatment, placement, and safety planning
Conduct clinical assessments and mental status evaluations to guide care
Develop meaningful, individualized treatment plans rooted in assessment data
Support youth and families in building safe, sustainable behaviors across home, school, and community settings
Serve as the clinical lead on multidisciplinary teams
Co-facilitate Child and Family Team meetings and guide care planning
Advocate for youth in schools, courts, and community systems
Recommend the least restrictive, most effective level of care
Supervise and support TASK Case Managers in treatment planning and documentation
Ensure quality and compliance across treatment plans and records
Provide consultation, coaching, and support to strengthen team performance
Complete timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Maintain compliance with Medicaid, DJJ, and other regulatory standards
Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance processes
Track client progress through assessments, life plans, and outcome tools
Develop discharge plans and step-down recommendations
Coordinate with external providers to ensure smooth transitions
Assist families in accessing resources that support long-term stability