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This position is based in Tallahassee, Florida and includes the catchment area of
Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.
Functions as a lead member of a professional, multidisciplinary Child Protection Team
organized to provide and coordinate services for victims of child abuse and neglect.
Assesses need and provides therapy to children and families verified as victims of
abuse following CPT assessment. Serves as Program Coordinator for the Sexual
Abuse Treatment Program providing oversight and supervision for staff and contracted
therapists. The position requires knowledge in the areas of child abuse and neglect and
family dynamics, skills in the areas of assessing/case management, crisis intervention,
trauma-based therapy, experience with the judicial system as advocate and expert
witness, available community resources and making appropriate referrals. This position
requires travel to other counties.
Provides supervision/oversight of Sexual Abuse Treatment program, staff, and
contracted therapists.
Provides direct therapy and counseling services to child victims, siblings of
victims, and non-offending caregivers. Provides crisis intervention to families.
Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans for all family members involved in
the program. Completes safety planning to prevent continued or future abuse
Coordinates intakes, evaluations, & interviews with children, family members to
obtain psychosocial information for clinical evaluations. Develops and maintains
relationships with staff and other agencies to provide coordination with needed
services and support through advocacy, referral, and follow-up.
Attends case staffing and coordinates client services and community referrals.
Maintains client records, including documentation and tracking of treatment goals
and objectives consistent with program requirements. Conducts training for the
community as assigned. Provides depositions and court testimony as required.
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