Therapeutic Intervention Counselor

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Therapeutic Intervention Counselor has the primary responsibility for conducting counseling sessions for children who have been abused, as well as their protective family members.

• Work with CAC staff to effectively coordinate referrals & schedule counseling appointments.
• Utilize evaluation and assessment tools to identify areas to be addressed during therapy.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan for each client.
• Conduct therapy sessions (individual, group, family etc.).
• Document session notes immediately following the counseling session.
• Document session occurrence (or non-occurrence) in data tracking systems.
• Make recommendations regarding needed follow-up for the child and/or the family.
• Keep abreast of new research and developments regarding the counseling of child abuse victims.
• Know and adhere to all ethical guidelines and rules as set forth by the appropriate state licensing board.
• Prepare for court and testify when subpoenaed.
• Attend multidisciplinary, team, and staff meetings.
• Attend other meetings and in-services, professional training, and conferences as self-directed or requested by CAC Clinical Director and/or Executive Director.
• Participate in improved collaboration efforts with community agencies.
• Maintain case files, data entries, etc. in accordance with state licensing board rules and PRCAC policies
• Attend CAC Board meetings when directed by the CAC Executive Director
• Assist the CAC Executive Director/CAC Board with organization events as needed
• Provide updates, regarding each client’s therapeutic progress during the monthly Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting
• Participate in mandatory training required by the PRCAC and CACTX.
• Other duties as assigned by the CAC Executive Director and the Clinical Director

• At a minimum, the applicant will have a Master’s degree in a field related to providing counseling services.
• Have a valid license to provide therapy in the State of Texas (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D.) or have appropriate clinical supervision to accrue hours for licensure towards (LMSW, LPC-Associate).
• Carry professional liability insurance. (One million dollars minimum)
• Have previous experience and training in working with children and/or youth who have been sexually abused and their family members.
• Have demonstrated professional experience with children (related internship, etc.).
• Have demonstrated knowledge of child abuse and neglect and child development (through course work, professional training, or higher education).
• Understanding of child development and child abuse.
• Experience in assessment of victims and their protective family members to appropriately identify recommended therapeutic interventions.
• Have demonstrated commitment to on-going cross disciplinary education and openness to supervisory feedback.
• Understand and abide by the confidentiality requirements and procedures related to working in an environment such as the Children’s Advocacy Center.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in working with diverse professionals from child protection, law enforcement, court systems and related community services.
• Successfully complete a CPS and criminal history background check.

Position:
Therapeutic Intervention Counselor

Supervised by:
Clinical Director

Department:
Counseling

Approved by:
Executive Director

Revised 6/18/24

Email resume to shannon