Child & Family Therapist

Child & Family Therapist

Harcum House Child Advocacy Center is seeking a full-time Child & Family Therapist to provide specialized mental health services to children and adolescents impacted by abuse and their non-offending caregivers.

The therapist will maintain an active caseload and provide evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment to children and adolescents, with meaningful caregiver involvement , using treatment models recognized by the National Children’s Alliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload consistent with program capacity and service expectations
• Complete trauma screening and clinical assessments to identify treatment needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans and periodically reassess client needs and progress
• Provide evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy to children and adolescents, with caregiver participation as appropriate, using treatment models recognized by the National Children’s Alliance
• Provide caregiver education, support, and involvement throughout treatment when clinically appropriate
• Monitor treatment progress, attendance, participation, and barriers to engagement
• Coordinate services with Harcum House advocates, staff, multidisciplinary team partners, and other involved providers
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, attendance records, case-tracking information, and required outcome measures
• Support grant-funded service goals, data collection, quality-assurance activities, and reporting requirements
• Participate in multidisciplinary case review and provide clinical consultation regarding trauma responses and treatment needs when appropriate
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision, consultation, training, and professional development
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable ethical, licensing, agency, and Child Advocacy Center accreditation standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related mental health field
• Active Ohio professional license
• Ability to pass required criminal background checks
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent Ohio licensure
• Experience providing mental health treatment to children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma
• Training or experience in an evidence-based child trauma treatment model
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team or Child Advocacy Center setting

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $58,000 to $60,000 annually, based on licensure and experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
SIMPLE IRA
Short-term disability options
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid training and professional-development opportunities
Supportive, trauma-informed work environment

Schedule: Full-time, with some flexibility based on client and family needs
Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Reports to: Executive Director

Pay: $26.44 - $28.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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