Come join us! We are hiring a COUNSELOR to join our Team:
FT - 40 hrs/week + benefits
The Counselor increases the capacity of the Children's Advocact Center to carry out its mission by providing on-site theraputeic services, advocacy and support group services, and crisis intervention services to child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse and their non-offending caregivers, as part of our Counseling Team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or related field; Licensed Professional Counselor or related licensure strongly preferred
- Minimum of 1 year clinical experience providing therapeutic services for children, including child victims of sexual and physical abuse
- Strong clinical knowledge in the areas of child development, individual, group and play therapy, trauma response, and child abuse
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) trained mental health professional preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive issues in a mature, confidential manner and with integrity and compassion; high level of discretion
- Skilled in testifying for Juvenile and Criminal Court proceedings
- Proficient knowledge of and sensitivity to family systems and child victimization
- Excellent communication, mediation, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work well with a variety of disciplines and function within team environment
- Knowledge of community resources, child protection services, and the legal system
- Flexibility of schedule to suit Center’s needs
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clear criminal background
To apply: Email your resume and 3 professional references (the names/affiliations/phones/emails) to the Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center, 1700 Buckner Square, Suite 101, Shreveport, LA 71101.
Email: admin@gingerbreadhousecac.org
Deadline to apply: March 11, 2024
The Gingerbread House is an EOE.
NO PHONE CALLS. NO FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM MESSAGES.