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Join Our Team! We are building healthier lives for children and families, free of abuse, neglect and violence. For over 47 years For The Child has strengthened families, prevented the trauma of child abuse, neglect and exposure to violence, and helped low-income children and families heal when it has occurred. For The Child is a non-profit agency and qualifies for the stipend program. We offer excellent supervision and training.

By working at For The Child you may qualify for the MENTAL HEALTH LOAN ASSUMPTION PROGRAM (MHLAP). Information available upon request. We offer medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation and employer matching retirement plans.

For The Child is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. For The Child does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion (includes religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, disability (physical and mental), medical condition (includes HIV and AIDS), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, military and veteran status, and sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law.

Bilingual Therapist -- $67,000

Job Description:
For The Child is seeking a therapist who wants to make a social justice impact by providing underserved children and families access to mental health services by joining our assessment team. For the Child serves children and families from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. The successful candidate will share our agency’s values of equity and inclusion and will have a passion for working with historically underrepresented families and children who have experienced trauma. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in clinical assessment, cross-agency collaboration and providing quality clinical services to children and families. For The Child is an agency with a long history of providing child abuse prevention and treatment services. We offer a supportive environment of therapists from various backgrounds and experiences. Our clinicians are passionate about their work and create a space for collaboration and encouragement. We offer wonderful training opportunities and excellent clinical supervision to support successful BBS Licensure. Currently 88% of For The Child clinicians pass their BBS licensing exam on their first attempt.

Qualifications:
1. A qualifying master’s degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work.
2. One year of clinical field training or related work experience with children and adolescents.
3. Experience working with families at high risk or recovering from trauma.
4. Knowledge of the specific mental health needs of Black, Latinx families and families in poverty.
5. Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Marriage and Family Intern or Associate Clinical Social Work.

Skills:
1. Strong clinical assessment skills.
2. Experience with DMH documentation
3. Strong documentation skills required.
4. Experience providing culturally responsive Mental Health services to children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Duties:
• Mental Health evaluation, treatment and case management of children and adolescents with a history of trauma, mental health diagnosis or are at high risk.
• Mental health duties will include multi-source mental health and psychosocial assessment, DSM-V diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, group, family therapy, Evidence, clinical documentation and case management.
Services will be provided at the office, schools and in the field. Some travel will be required.
• Participate in one hour of individual face to face clinical supervision weekly, and two hours of group supervision weekly with a licensed mental health provider (Psychologist, LCSW or LMFT) as required by the BBS. Participate in specialized Evidenced Based focused supervision.
• Participate in ongoing training and case consultation specific to Evidence Based Practices.

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits Offered: Paid Vacation/ST, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matching 401K, EAP, Bilingual/Spanish Differential

Comments: By working at For The Child you may qualify for the MENTAL HEALTH LOAN ASSUMPTION PROGRAM (MHLAP).

Covid-19 Vaccination is a requirement for employment

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