Job Description
The University of Missouri, St. Louis’ nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center is hiring a clinician who will provide trauma-focused individual, family, and group psychotherapy for clients and families. Services are provided in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary staff. Experienced Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers/Counselors, Senior Social Workers/Counselors, or Staff Psychologists should apply for this position. All applicants must have a master’s degree in a related field and be eligible for licensure (full or provisional) in Missouri.


Key Responsibilities:

Complete comprehensive trauma-informed diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and families in a competent and timely manner
Provide individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy for victims of childhood trauma using evidence-based practices. Our services are provided on an outpatient basis, though some group programming occurs in a school setting.
Provide case management services (e.g., locating and facilitating appropriate referrals, participating in team meetings, and communicating with other service providers) for clients as indicated within the scope of trauma treatment
Meet all CASGSL established quality assurance, documentation, grant reporting, billing, and productivity standards
Attend and participate in case consultation, treatment team, and staff meetings
Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Clinical Managers or Executive Director
Therapists must work two evenings (noon to 8pm) per week (schedule to be determined in conjunction with supervisor)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift
Requires two evenings per week

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.


Preferred Qualifications
A Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited program
Five or more years providing clinical services as a LCSW or LPC to children, adolescents, and families within the state of Missouri
Applicants meeting qualifications under any of the following job classifications are encouraged to apply:

Social Worker/Counselor

A Master's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Senior Social Worker/Counselor

A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited program
Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a LCSW or LPC within the state of Missouri
Staff Psychologist

A doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited program
Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a psychologist within the state of Missouri
Previous work experience with children, adolescents, and families
Experience and formal course work in assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families
Previous work experience with school-based programming
Previous familiarity and/or experience in working with issues, features and treatments related to the field of Child Maltreatment and with implementing evidence-based practices (e.g., Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma, Treatment for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Possesses knowledge of practices and procedures within the Child/Adolescent Mental Health Field
Possesses strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrates competence in working with diverse populations