Trauma Therapist (Bilingual preferred)

Pasco Kids First, Inc.; Florida; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 403B

Generous PTO

Performance raises

CEU training on site

Résumé du poste

Pasco Kids First, Inc. is seeking a Trauma Therapist to provide evidence-based treatment to children and families affected by trauma and abuse at our New Port Richey office, with some travel to satellite sites as needed.

The role requires licensure (PhD/PsyD in psychology, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC in Florida) with at least six months of relevant experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and the caseload includes individual, family, and group therapy.

Qualifications

• Hold Florida licenses (PhD/PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC).
• At least six months of therapy experience with traumatized children.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Experience with clients who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge of the child welfare system.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a full-time caseload using evidence-based treatments for children and families.
• Provide individual therapy to children, caregivers, and possibly family/group sessions.
• Conduct safety planning and suicidal/homicidal risk assessments as needed.
• Chart progress according to state/federal requirements.
• Provide progress reports to partners and dependency court when required.
• Collaborate with treatment team and community stakeholders.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings; track data as needed.
• Testify in court when necessary.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-focused therapy

Evidence-based modalities

Formation

Florida license in psychology or social work

Description du poste

The Trauma Therapist is a licensed or licensed eligible clinician with a minimum of six months clinical experience working with children and families impacted by trauma and child sexual abuse. It is preferred that the candidate is trained in evidence-based practices in working with children impacted by trauma such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment. In this role, you will provide individual therapy to children and adults who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, exposure to domestic or community violence and other traumatic events as well as working with the families of those children. For this position, ability to communicate and provide therapy in English and Spanish is preferred.

About Pasco Kids First
Pasco Kids First, Inc. was launched in 1989 to keep kids safe and strengthen families through the assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The agency is the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) for Pasco County operating both Child Protection and Trauma Therapy teams as well as the Healthy Families program which serves both Pasco and Hernando Counties. PKF is an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance, and the Trauma Treatment Program is the only designated Sexual Abuse Treatment Program and is a recognized leader in trauma therapy, setting the standard for excellence in Pasco and Hernando counties. The organization currently has over 40 employees, and a budget surpassing 3 million dollars. More information can be found at www.pascokidsfirst.org.

Overview of Position
Provide evidence-based treatment to children and families who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessed domestic or community violence:

• Maintaining a full time caseload utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities to provide
  individual therapy with children, parents/caregivers, and family or group therapy when
  applicable
• Safety planning with clients and assistance with suicidal/homicidal assessments if a
  Licensed Clinician
• Charting progress of clients according to State and Federal requirements
• Providing Progress Reports to community partners and dependency court as needed
• Collaborating with treatment team and community stakeholders
• Attending required training and staff meetings
• Tracking data as needed
• Testifying in Court when necessary

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Hold the following licenses or certifications: psychologist (PhD/PsyD), LCSW, LMFT or
  LMHC with the State of Florida.
• Have over six months of documented experience providing therapy to children who have
  experienced sexual abuse
• Possess knowledge and experience with evidence-based treatment modalities
• Have current or previous experience working with clients with trauma
• Have knowledge or experience with the child welfare system
• Work well independently and within a team

Benefits of Working with Pasco Kids First

Pasco Kids First offers our full-time employees a competitive total compensation package,
including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & 403B. Health benefits are partially
  funded by agency.
• Generous PTO package begins on first day of employment and increases with tenure.
  Over 3 weeks of PTO the first year and 14 paid holidays
• Performance based raise structure
• Ongoing training in evidence-based therapy models and CEU’s provided on site & at no
  cost.

Additional Position Information

This position is based out of our New Port Richey office. Travel may be required to our Dade City satellite office and will be based on program needs. This is a full-time, exempt, position. Salary Range: $52,000 – $58,000 and is based on candidate experience. More information on the organization can be found at www.pascokidsfirst.org.