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Lead Clinician (Therapist)

Posted on: March 29, 2013

Posted by: Philadelphia Children's Alliance

Description

Lead Clinician

The Philadelphia Children's Alliance, a private non-profit organization serving an ethnically diverse population of children and families is seeking a full-time professional to develop and implement a trauma-focused, clinical mental health program for children and non-offending family members who have experienced child sexual abuse. This position will work closely with multidisciplinary team partners to identify post-traumatic stress symptoms in clients and will then provide individual, group and family therapy to child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending family members. Responsibilities also include establishing and implementing appropriate protocols and standards to meet relevant ethical and clinical requirements, identifying funding sources for future sustainability and growth, providing psycho-education to caregivers, supervising clinical interns, and tracking client outcomes to assess the success of the program.

Masters degree or PhD in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field with experience providing therapeutic services to trauma victims required.

Relevant experience with trauma-focused interventions, specifically TF-CBT and CFTSI (Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention).

Mental health licensure in Pennsylvania.

Experience with the child welfare system strongly preferred.

Applicants who have experience working with diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

The Philadelphia Children's Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Jackie Block Goldstein, MSW, LSW

Associate Director

Jackie@philachildrensalliance.org

Location

42 S. 15th Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102-2206, United States

Details

Education requirements
Master's degree, Psych, Social Work Or Other Related Field, Counseling
Languages needed
English
Employment type
Full time
Professional level
Professional
Salary range (annual, U.S. $)
43,000 - 53,000
Job function
Counseling, Direct social services
Owner's areas of focus
Youth

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