Trauma-Informed Mental Health Clinician

Essex-District-Attorney; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Children's Advocacy Center seeks a Mental Health Services Coordinator/Clinician to link children and families with evidence-based trauma treatments, build provider networks, and support trauma-informed care within the Multidisciplinary Team.

Under supervision of the MDT Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer, the role attends case reviews, coordinates trainings, maintains records, and helps develop grant reports while delivering direct services to children and families using CFTSI,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• LMHC or LICSW licensure.
• Trained in evidence-based therapies that address trauma in children and caregivers.
• Certification and fidelity in PSB-CBT and CFTSI or interest in training.
• 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.
• Must hold a current driver’s license.

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 staff experiencing secondary trauma and educate on recognizing signs.
• Maintain updated mental health and secondary trauma training records for re-accreditation.
• Participate in program meetings and MACA Mental Health Advisory Group.
• Assist in producing narrative reports for grant funding.
• Provide direct clinical services to children and families using trauma-informed modalities (CFTSI, PSB-CBT) as trained.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Autonomy

Education

Master’s degree in social work or psychology

LMHC or LICSW licensure

Job description

Essex County Children's Advocacy Center seeks a Mental Health Services Coordinator/Clinician to link children and families with evidence-based trauma treatments, build provider networks, and support trauma-informed care within the Multidisciplinary Team.

Under supervision of the MDT Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer, the role attends case reviews, coordinates trainings, maintains records, and helps develop grant reports while delivering direct services to children and families using CFTSI,