Children's National Hospital
Advanced Clinical Therapist (Child Protection Center)
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Advanced Clinical Therapist (Child Protection Center)
Join to apply for the Advanced Clinical Therapist (Child Protection Center) role at Children's National Hospital. Pay Range
$75,566.40 per year – $125,944.00 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience). Responsibilities
Provide independent clinical practice, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy with children, youths, and their parents. Deliver crisis counseling to maltreated children and youth and those exposed to domestic violence. Offer trauma‑specific therapeutic services to children exposed to domestic violence and their non‑offending parent survivors. Treat youth with problematic sexual behaviors and adolescents with histories of sexual offending. Perform evaluation and assessment of children/adolescents mental health needs, including psychiatric diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Make referrals for services as indicated and collaborate with attending psychologist on child/adolescent functioning and progress. Provide crisis stabilization and management as part of the multidisciplinary child protection team. Monitor and communicate medication impacts to treatment team psychiatrist. Complete electronic documentation accurately and timely. Stay current with evidence‑based treatment modalities through continuing education and seminars. Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling (PhD or PsyD) or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience. Licensed Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC (upon hire). Proficiency in diagnosing and treating children, adolescents, and families, including evidence‑based interventions. Experience with crisis intervention and child and adult treatment modalities. Knowledge of acute psychiatric intervention, domestic violence, trauma, child maltreatment, and protective services. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills (bilingual applicants encouraged). Ability to work in emotionally charged settings and collaborate with law enforcement, judicial, social services, mental health, and medical systems. High energy, commitment to child welfare, and availability for consultation and expert testimony. Other Details
Full‑time, day shift, Monday‑Friday. Main campus: CN Hospital (Washington, DC). Professional designation: Non‑Clinical Professional. Position type: Regular.
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Join to apply for the Advanced Clinical Therapist (Child Protection Center) role at Children's National Hospital. Pay Range
$75,566.40 per year – $125,944.00 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience). Responsibilities
Provide independent clinical practice, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy with children, youths, and their parents. Deliver crisis counseling to maltreated children and youth and those exposed to domestic violence. Offer trauma‑specific therapeutic services to children exposed to domestic violence and their non‑offending parent survivors. Treat youth with problematic sexual behaviors and adolescents with histories of sexual offending. Perform evaluation and assessment of children/adolescents mental health needs, including psychiatric diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Make referrals for services as indicated and collaborate with attending psychologist on child/adolescent functioning and progress. Provide crisis stabilization and management as part of the multidisciplinary child protection team. Monitor and communicate medication impacts to treatment team psychiatrist. Complete electronic documentation accurately and timely. Stay current with evidence‑based treatment modalities through continuing education and seminars. Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling (PhD or PsyD) or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience. Licensed Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC (upon hire). Proficiency in diagnosing and treating children, adolescents, and families, including evidence‑based interventions. Experience with crisis intervention and child and adult treatment modalities. Knowledge of acute psychiatric intervention, domestic violence, trauma, child maltreatment, and protective services. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills (bilingual applicants encouraged). Ability to work in emotionally charged settings and collaborate with law enforcement, judicial, social services, mental health, and medical systems. High energy, commitment to child welfare, and availability for consultation and expert testimony. Other Details
Full‑time, day shift, Monday‑Friday. Main campus: CN Hospital (Washington, DC). Professional designation: Non‑Clinical Professional. Position type: Regular.
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