Child & Family Trauma Care Coordinator

Essex County District Attorney's Office; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County District Attorney's Office seeks a Mental Health Services Coordinator/Clinician to assist the Multidisciplinary Team in linking families to evidence-based mental health services and building provider relationships within ECAC's network.

You will coordinate trainings in trauma-informed treatments, support both children and caregivers, and contribute to grant reporting. Collaboration with MACA and NCA partners is required, with emphasis on secondary trauma support for staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• LMHC or LICSW licensure.
• Trained in evidence-based therapies addressing trauma in children and caregivers.
• Certification and fidelity in PSB-CBT and CFTSI OR willingness to train in both modalities.
• Knowledge of Children’s Advocacy Centers and MDT approach in child abuse investigations.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, autonomous, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in finding and connecting with evidence-based clinical services.
• Assist ECAC with building mental health referral lists and linkage agreements with providers.
• Connect clinicians to training programs in trauma-informed treatments and identify scholarship opportunities.
• Provide direct services for ECAC and EDAO staff experiencing secondary trauma and educate on recognizing symptoms.
• Maintain updated mental health and secondary trauma training records for re-accreditation.
• Participate in program meetings, including MACA Mental Health Advisory Group representation.
• Assist in producing narrative reports for grant funding.
• Provide direct clinical services to children and families using trauma-informed modalities (e.g., CFTSI, PSB-CBT).
• Educate caregivers and MDT about trauma impact and coping strategies.
• Perform duties across various job sites as assigned.

Skills

LMHC or LICSW

Trauma-informed care

PSB-CBT

CFTSI

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Essex County District Attorney's Office seeks a Mental Health Services Coordinator/Clinician to assist the Multidisciplinary Team in linking families to evidence-based mental health services and building provider relationships within ECAC's network.

You will coordinate trainings in trauma-informed treatments, support both children and caregivers, and contribute to grant reporting. Collaboration with MACA and NCA partners is required, with emphasis on secondary trauma support for staff.