Advanced Clinical Therapist; Child Protection Center

Advanced Clinical Therapist (Child Protection Center)

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$75,566.40 per year – $ per year (actual pay based on skills and experience).

• Provide independent clinical practice, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy with children, youths, and their parents.
• Deliver crisis counseling to maltreated children and youth and those exposed to domestic violence.
• Offer trauma‑specific therapeutic services to children exposed to domestic violence and their non‑offending parent survivors.
• Treat youth with problematic sexual behaviors and adolescents with histories of sexual offending.
• Perform evaluation and assessment of children/adolescents mental health needs, including psychiatric diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Make referrals for services as indicated and collaborate with attending psychologist on child/adolescent functioning and progress.
• Provide crisis stabilization and management as part of the multidisciplinary child protection team.
• Monitor and communicate medication impacts to treatment team psychiatrist.
• Complete electronic documentation accurately and timely.
• Stay current with evidence‑based treatment modalities through continuing education and seminars.

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling (PhD or PsyD) or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
• Licensed Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC (upon hire).
• Proficiency in diagnosing and treating children, adolescents, and families, including evidence‑based interventions.
• Experience with crisis intervention and child and adult treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of acute psychiatric intervention, domestic violence, trauma, child maltreatment, and protective services.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills (bilingual applicants encouraged).
• Ability to work in emotionally charged settings and collaborate with law enforcement, judicial, social services, mental health, and medical systems.
• High energy, commitment to child welfare, and availability for consultation and expert testimony.

• Full‑time, day shift, Monday‑Friday.
• Main campus: CN Hospital (Washington, DC).
• Professional designation:
  Non‑Clinical Professional.
• Position type:
  Regular.