Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
Overview
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Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
is seeking an experienced
Therapist I
for the Therapy Department. Provides appropriate specialized trauma-focused mental health and crisis intervention services for child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members. ABOUT DCAC:
The mission of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is to improve the lives of abused children in Dallas County and to provide national leadership on child abuse issues. DCAC is a nonprofit organization and the only agency of its kind in Dallas County, working with public and private agencies to investigate, prosecute, and provide healing services for child abuse cases in Dallas County. We reduce the victimization of the child, remove barriers to investigation and treatment, and enhance criminal prosecution with our multidisciplinary approach, at no cost to our clients. Each year, DCAC serves over 13,000 children and their non-offending family members. DCAC is a national and international leader in the Children\'s Advocacy Center movement, recognized for our expertise in identification, investigation, prosecution of child abuse cases; cutting edge clinical services and programs for victims and their non-offending family members; and our community and professional training programs. Essential Duties And Key Responsibilities
Provides trauma-informed, mental health services for children and adolescents, including the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and their primary caregiver, meeting productivity standards for client engagement as outlined in the therapists’ goals and objectives. Completes documentation of session notes, phone calls, and MDT (multi-disciplinary team) collaboration within one week of client engagement, or within 24 hours of a crisis interaction or intervention with a child/family. Participates in and actively engages in clinical supervision on issues of clinical concerns, administrative topics, and personal trauma resilience. Completes documentation of clinical assessments within two (2) weeks of the clinical intake session with child and caregiver. Completes evidence-based trainings focused on providing trauma treatment to children, adolescents, and their families. Enters data and performs self-audit in the client database to ensure accurate, professional data is entered in a timely manner and within guidelines and standards. Participates in and actively engages in weekly Therapy Team Meetings. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with DCAC staff, and MDT partners (e.g., law enforcement, medical providers, child protective services, district attorney’s office prosecutors). Provides expert and/or factual testimony within Dallas County criminal and civil courts regarding child abuse issues. Follows the Therapy Program Standard Operating Procedure Manual set forth by the DCAC. Continuing Education
Attends and participates in CACTX required trainings for mental health professionals. Attends and participates in CE-CERT Training. Employees who are bilingual (English/Spanish) are required to complete translation training through TIN (Translation Interpretation Network). Attends ongoing training in field subject matter. Completes all compliance trainings required by DCAC. Other Duties
Attends and participates in agency staff meetings, conferences, and agency-related events. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Education: master’s degree (M.S./M.A.) in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field. Experience: Two (2) to three (3) years providing clinical services to children and families with a preferred concentration in child sexual abuse and/or intimate partner violence. Required Certifications
Licensure in the State of Texas to practice as a mental health provider in one of the following areas: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and the provision of these interventions for individuals, groups, and families. Knowledge of risk assessment, crisis intervention, standardized assessment tools, report writing, cognitive-behavioral theory, and ethics. Knowledge of child development, trauma, racial trauma, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and positive parenting. Ability to establish and maintain professionally challenging achievement goals and exert effort toward mastering tasks and a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented and flexible with a positive attitude, tact, good judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work well as part of a team with staff, community professionals, and volunteers. Uses critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems with sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment. Ability to maintain ethical, timely, and complete documentation of client files. Ability to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability in all work. Ability to conceptualize cases through a trauma-informed lens. Ability to engage in professional relationships with peers and partners. Ability to receive and implement feedback from peers and supervisors. Ability to work one late evening and some weekends for on-call. Work Environment
Work Location: All work must be performed in the office or in a secure location on a protected network due to client confidentiality. Mental and Physical Abilities: Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required (lifting and carrying objects less than 25 lbs). Working Conditions: Work may be performed in an office environment. Essential Functions: This job description identifies the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated. Core Values
We are child-centered, family-focused, and community-driven We act with dignity and compassion in all that we do We recognize our staff as our greatest asset We operate as a seamless team Benefits
are comprehensive and include health, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, stipend programs, paid time off, PSLF, and other employee support programs as listed in the original posting. DCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. References: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dallas Children\'s Advocacy Center by 2x.
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Join to apply for the
Therapist I
role at
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center . The
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
is seeking an experienced
Therapist I
for the Therapy Department. Provides appropriate specialized trauma-focused mental health and crisis intervention services for child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members. ABOUT DCAC:
The mission of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is to improve the lives of abused children in Dallas County and to provide national leadership on child abuse issues. DCAC is a nonprofit organization and the only agency of its kind in Dallas County, working with public and private agencies to investigate, prosecute, and provide healing services for child abuse cases in Dallas County. We reduce the victimization of the child, remove barriers to investigation and treatment, and enhance criminal prosecution with our multidisciplinary approach, at no cost to our clients. Each year, DCAC serves over 13,000 children and their non-offending family members. DCAC is a national and international leader in the Children\'s Advocacy Center movement, recognized for our expertise in identification, investigation, prosecution of child abuse cases; cutting edge clinical services and programs for victims and their non-offending family members; and our community and professional training programs. Essential Duties And Key Responsibilities
Provides trauma-informed, mental health services for children and adolescents, including the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and their primary caregiver, meeting productivity standards for client engagement as outlined in the therapists’ goals and objectives. Completes documentation of session notes, phone calls, and MDT (multi-disciplinary team) collaboration within one week of client engagement, or within 24 hours of a crisis interaction or intervention with a child/family. Participates in and actively engages in clinical supervision on issues of clinical concerns, administrative topics, and personal trauma resilience. Completes documentation of clinical assessments within two (2) weeks of the clinical intake session with child and caregiver. Completes evidence-based trainings focused on providing trauma treatment to children, adolescents, and their families. Enters data and performs self-audit in the client database to ensure accurate, professional data is entered in a timely manner and within guidelines and standards. Participates in and actively engages in weekly Therapy Team Meetings. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with DCAC staff, and MDT partners (e.g., law enforcement, medical providers, child protective services, district attorney’s office prosecutors). Provides expert and/or factual testimony within Dallas County criminal and civil courts regarding child abuse issues. Follows the Therapy Program Standard Operating Procedure Manual set forth by the DCAC. Continuing Education
Attends and participates in CACTX required trainings for mental health professionals. Attends and participates in CE-CERT Training. Employees who are bilingual (English/Spanish) are required to complete translation training through TIN (Translation Interpretation Network). Attends ongoing training in field subject matter. Completes all compliance trainings required by DCAC. Other Duties
Attends and participates in agency staff meetings, conferences, and agency-related events. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Education: master’s degree (M.S./M.A.) in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field. Experience: Two (2) to three (3) years providing clinical services to children and families with a preferred concentration in child sexual abuse and/or intimate partner violence. Required Certifications
Licensure in the State of Texas to practice as a mental health provider in one of the following areas: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and the provision of these interventions for individuals, groups, and families. Knowledge of risk assessment, crisis intervention, standardized assessment tools, report writing, cognitive-behavioral theory, and ethics. Knowledge of child development, trauma, racial trauma, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and positive parenting. Ability to establish and maintain professionally challenging achievement goals and exert effort toward mastering tasks and a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented and flexible with a positive attitude, tact, good judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work well as part of a team with staff, community professionals, and volunteers. Uses critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems with sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment. Ability to maintain ethical, timely, and complete documentation of client files. Ability to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability in all work. Ability to conceptualize cases through a trauma-informed lens. Ability to engage in professional relationships with peers and partners. Ability to receive and implement feedback from peers and supervisors. Ability to work one late evening and some weekends for on-call. Work Environment
Work Location: All work must be performed in the office or in a secure location on a protected network due to client confidentiality. Mental and Physical Abilities: Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required (lifting and carrying objects less than 25 lbs). Working Conditions: Work may be performed in an office environment. Essential Functions: This job description identifies the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated. Core Values
We are child-centered, family-focused, and community-driven We act with dignity and compassion in all that we do We recognize our staff as our greatest asset We operate as a seamless team Benefits
are comprehensive and include health, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, stipend programs, paid time off, PSLF, and other employee support programs as listed in the original posting. DCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. References: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dallas Children\'s Advocacy Center by 2x.
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