Therapist, Child and Adolescent - Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

OVERVIEW

Provides direct therapeutic treatment and educational services to children and adolescents having trauma form sexual abuse. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, diagnostic guidelines and professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts intake and follow-up interviews of children, adolescents, and families, makes assessments and develops diag­nosis and trauma-based treatment plans.
2. Provides crisis intervention services and risk assessments.
3. Conducts group, play, individual and family therapy ses­sions.
4. Organizes educational groups for parents, guardians and family members of the trauma victim.
5. Prepares and maintains clinical and other case documentation including treatment plans, progress notes and periodic assessments.
6. Provides expert testimony in court and legal proceedings.
7. Coordinates with Victim Witness Assistance Programs, local law enforcement, local DSS staff, FAPT, and any other child serving agencies.
8. Consults with school and juvenile court officials, agency treatment staff and representatives of other agencies or programs and provides and coordinates individual case manage­ment services including outreach and discharge planning.
9. Performs community outreach and makes professional and educational presentations to agency, staff and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of the children and adolescents who are the victim of sexual trauma and their families including counseling practices, techniques and multiple treatment modali­ties; thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of child and adolescent psychology, physical and intellectual development; thorough knowledge of substance use disorders as they relate to trauma victims and their families; thorough knowledge of the principles of family and group dynamics; thorough knowledge of the service and treatment providers, other agencies and community organizations providing services to the individual population; considerable knowledge of individual manage­ment guidelines for Virginia; considerable knowledge of social casework management, including need assessment and supportive level counseling; ability to complete assessments, provide individual, group, family therapy as well as psycho-educational groups; ability to establish and maintain rapport with the individual population; ability to conduct effective interviews, observe, assess and record individual behaviors and functioning and develop treatment and service plans; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of other private and public agencies and organizations; ability to confidently provide expert testimony in both oral and written formats; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to function calmly in stressful situa­tions; ability to prepare and maintain detailed records and prepare related reports.

TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences and some clini­cal work experience providing direct therapy to children and adolescents having trauma form sexual abuse.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid VA driver's license. License eligible as LCSW, LPC, or LCP in Virginia.