Job description

Title: Anti-Trafficking Bilingual Clinician

Date: March 2023

Reports to: Child Advocacy Center Clinical Services Program Manager

Status: Exempt

Summary

Provide individual and group trauma focused therapy to youth that have been impacted by sex and labor trafficking that are referred to the Child Advocacy Center/Multidisciplinary Team. Provide clinical services to non-offending caregivers of youth who have experienced trafficking/sexual violence. Provide clinical support and guidance to all direct service staff. Represent CFJ clinical services on the Greater Bridgeport Multidisciplinary Team.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical assessments to children referred to the CAC/MDT and make referrals based on results.
• Provide therapy to children and their non-offending parent/guardian.
• Engage parents, obtain consent and provide indicated type and level of support services, including outreach to meet with parents.
• Provide case management to youth who have been trafficked (or collaborate with case managers/advocates to ensure that all needs are being met).
• Maintain accurate case files and enter data into client databases in a timely manner.
• Review client services and statistics to ensure adherence to funding/contract requirements.
• Enhance clinical services through further program development.
• Supervise Master’s level interns.
• Ensure CFJ clinical services meet the National Children’s Alliance standards for reaccreditation.
• Assist the Director in developing, implementing and monitoring long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programs.
• Attend MDT case review and to provide information about clients seen as well as overall expertise in mental health.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field. Licensure as a mental health practitioner in the State of Connecticut as required. Knowledge of trauma informed treatment and techniques.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and research in the mental health field and willingness to participate in data collection, storage, and analyzing of same for program effectiveness.
• Knowledge of child development, domestic and sexual violence.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and trust.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong commitment to The Center’s mission.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in a Child Advocacy Center.
• Prior experience working in or partnering with a sexual assault/domestic violence/anti-trafficking crisis agency.
• Prior experience working with survivors of trafficking.
• Training in an evidence-based trauma focused therapy modality.
• Experience working with complex trauma.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with CFJ. Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CFJ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin/ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT 06604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• trauma informed: 3 years (Preferred)
• knowledge of child development: 3 years (Preferred)
• supervision of Master's level interns: 2 years (Preferred)
• case management of trafficked youths: 2 years (Preferred)
• providing therapy to children & non-offending parent: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish./English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license as mental health practitioner in CT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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