Organization:
The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
Summary:
The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, a Children’s Advocacy Center in Atlanta GA, is seeking a full-time clinician to provide therapy to children who have experienced sexual abuse or other trauma.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master’s degree or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field, be licensed or license-eligible in Georgia, and have a minimum of 1 year experience serving abused, traumatized, or at-risk children and families. Priority will be given to licensed applicants who have experience working specifically with sexually abused children and their families, and are experienced in the provision of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or other trauma-focused evidence-based treatment. The Georgia Center staff recently completed a year-long TF-CBT Learning Collaborative and this evidence-based practice is a primary treatment model employed with our outpatient therapy clients.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
The ideal candidate has strong written and oral communication skills, works effectively in a team environment, has knowledge of the child welfare and legal systems, is skilled at developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with others (clients, caregivers, co-workers, professionals from other agencies and organizations), and is committed to principles of cultural competency.
