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Project Harmony Child Protection Center

Mental Health Therapist

Project Harmony Child Protection Center, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Description Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Our Values Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:

Diversity and Inclusion:

Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all

Strategic Innovation:

Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families

Quality Service:

Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other

Collaborative Relationships:

Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic and innovative organization.

This position will work with the Director of Mental Health and the Clinical Program Manager. The Mental Health Therapists will provide clinical treatment for a variety of ages to include young children, teens, adults, and/or families. Special clinical focus may include working with high-risk youth who are at high risk of missing from home, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. These positions may perform some crisis intervention services with children and families to include meeting them within their community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide counseling to youth and families needing short- or intermediate-term mental health interventions with an emphasis on caregivers and teens

Provide group therapy to youth or caregivers referred through Children’s Service’s Programs

Provide school-based mental health services as needed

Complete clinical records including progress notes, reports, assessments, service plans and discharge summaries on a timely basis according to agency requirements, state regulations, and licensing standards

Provide comprehensive clinical assessments

Effectively utilize evidenced-based therapeutic interventions

Manage caseloads and meet program established direct service expectations

Collaborate with other agencies and service providers, including case managers, to advocate on behalf of clients

Participate in consultation and supervision sessions as required

Collect statistics and implement Continuous Quality Improvement procedures

Meet clinical requirements of third-party payers and provide information necessary for prompt and accurate billing

Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation

Perform other program related duties as assigned

Requirements Qualifications Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Must have completed or be willing to complete within 6 months of being hired initial two-day training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and have completed or be willing to complete TF-CBT monthly consultation calls

Licensure as a mental health practitioner in the State of Nebraska. Provisional licensure as a mental health practitioner may be considered

Must be eligible for and maintain credentials to participate in Nebraska Medicaid and private insurance panels

Experience And Training

2+ years of experience working with children and families impacted by child abuse/neglect preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Crisis intervention and family engagement skills

Excellent written, verbal and listening communications skills

Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds

Excellent organization, time management and decision-making skills

Good problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts

Ability to analyze and make clinical recommendations regarding individual cases with consideration of larger systemic issues

Understanding and maintenance of clear professional boundaries

Strong commitment to follow code of ethics and comply with all laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures that govern the practice of mental health

Knowledge of therapeutic evidenced based practices and understanding of trauma informed care

Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence

Understanding of family systems theory and attachment theory

Training in evidenced based practices for treatment of trauma in adults and teens

High level of initiative and energy

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access

Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other

Must be willing to work flexible hours

Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check

Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state

Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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