Clinical Therapist

Alliance For Children is the children’s advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. Since 1992, over 65,000 children have benefitted from Alliance For Children’s teamed investigations and coordinated approach. Alliance For Children is a nonprofit organization that operates child-friendly centers located in Arlington, Fort Worth, Hurst, and Lakeside. It is our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Alliance For Children is a fully accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance®, a membership association of over 700 Children’s Advocacy Centers and is a founding member of Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas. Please visit our website at www.AllianceForChildren.org for more information.

The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for scheduling appointments for their designated Alliance For Children center and providing individual counseling services to child abuse victims and protective adult caregivers under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Clinical services to be provided in-person and virtually.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

• Provide Clinical Intakes and schedule appointments as required.
• Provide Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
• Provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy as appropriate (if trained).
• Provide individual counseling to clients at their designated center.
• Responsible for completing client documentation within 48 hours of their session.
• Complete monthly program and agency reports.
• Supervise student interns on an as needed basis.
• Lead or sub for groups on an as needed basis.
• Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field with a current Texas license as an LMSW, LPC-A or LMFT-A: LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred.
• Must be familiar with TF-CBT and be knowledgeable of other EBP’s.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must have two years of experience working with child abuse victims in a clinical setting.
• Must be comfortable leading groups in the absence of a contract therapist or if asked to take on and lead a weekly group.
• Must be willing to conduct telemental health sessions as needed.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
• Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Able to operate a telephone and computer. Able to lift up to 20 lbs. Moderate independent travel by private auto required.

Application:

For more information about this or other opportunities, please visit our website at Employment and Internships | Alliance For Children

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Agency Perks:

• Mental health focused environment.
• Meaningful assistance programs like personal & professional development.
• 403b with agency contribution.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.
• Encouragement of work/life balance.
• Relaxed dress code when appropriate.
• Center perks and celebrations regularly available and encouraged.

Mission:

The mission of Alliance For Children is to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.