Child Therapist - The Victim Center

Maintain full caseload of clients (20-22) for individual, family, and group counseling.

Facilitate educational and therapeutic groups or classes as assigned.

(Children's Therapists) Provide information and education to non-offending parents / guardians of adolescents about the impact of trauma and work with parents / guardians on how to help their child attain treatment goals.

Maintain timely, well-written, and accurate documentation as well as writing clinical summaries and reports for clients as needed.

Provide advocacy for clients as needed, including support at court proceedings.

Provide staff on-call duties as assigned (typically 1 week per 10-week period), which includes both in-person and over-the-phone support depending on the situation.

Participate in daytime in-office crisis response call and walk-in coverage rotation and provide after-hours, phone-based crisis response call shift rotation as assigned.

Adhere to strict client confidentiality standards as required by law.

Adhere to trauma-informed best practices for assisting victims of violent / sexual crimes.

Adhere to TVCs core values, DEI statement, and statement of non-discrimination.

• Additional Responsibilities :

Participate in internal work groups or external community task forces as assigned.

Accommodate needs of other teams when necessary.

Attend required team meetings.

Make necessary reports for concern of health, safety, and well-being of minors and also for adults over 18 with disabilities and / or persons over the age of 60.

Other duties as assigned.

• Required Qualifications :

Masters Degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology from an accredited college or university

Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor, or LMSW or PLPC license and working toward full licensure as a LCSW or LPC.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail platform, and Zoom

Reliable transportation during the work week to report to work each day and for performing essential job functions, such as driving to court, attending off-site collaborative meetings, traveling to other off-site locations to assist clients, and trainings

Ability to pass a national criminal background check and a Child Abuse and Neglect investigative background check

Ability to sit and / or stand for extended periods of time interchangeably

Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds (such as training materials, laptops, and supplies)

• Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working with at-risk populations

Experience working with victims of violent or sexual crimes

Training and / or certifications in current best practices for trauma and victimization such as, but not limited to, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR

• Core Competencies and Motivational Fit :

Commitment to The Victim Centers mission and goals.

Thorough understanding of trauma and its impact on adolescent and adult victims; ability to respond to clients in a trauma-informed manner.

Constant awareness of emotional and physical safety concerns for clients and TVC associates, in adherence to TVCs safety standards.

Cultural sensitivity and adherence to TVCs statements on DEI and nondiscrimination.

Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively

• Application Procedure :
• Please submit a resume and a cover letter indicating your interest via email to : employment[at]thevictimcenter.org. Direct all questions to the email address. Video, paper submissions, and phone calls will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) :
• The Victim Center believes that all people deserve to feel respected, included, and safe. We foster our commitment to equitable treatment by engaging in trauma-informed practices that support the physical and emotional safety of clients, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members who choose to walk with us.

We know that trauma stemming from violent or sexual crimes may also be compounded by past and present trauma from prejudice, bias, and discrimination. We honor each individuals journey with us as unique and self-driven. We see strength in differences. We understand that the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our effectiveness in fostering health and safety in our community.

TVC does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices. No question in this application process is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, results of genetic testing, service in the military, HIV Status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :
• TVC is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. It is TVCs policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in full compliance with, among other laws, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation act of 1973, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. All employment-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate job-related factors including, but not limited to skill, ability to perform essential job functions and past performance. The Victim Center expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
• Statement of Non-Discrimination :
• The Victim Center does not discriminate against its program participants or beneficiaries on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, limited English proficiency, disability (including substance abuse), age, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or partner status, HIV / AIDS or other physical health status, immigration status, or residency.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $43,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience :

• counseling : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• LPC, PLPC, LCSW, or LMSW (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Springfield, MO 65802 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Springfield, MO 65802 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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