Mental Health Specialist

Provide outpatient therapy to Richmond area youth and their families as a Mental Health Clinician with our growing Guidance Clinic program.  Utilize creative interventions; art, play, sand-tray and movement.  Receive supportive clinical supervision encouraging professional growth and development of best practices. Applicants must have a Master’s degree and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or hold another licensed mental health credential to apply.  Preference given to candidates with expertise in working with families and individuals who have been exposed to trauma.  Please indicate on your application if you are applying for full-time or part-time employment.
 
Positions open until filled.
 

Under the supervision of the Director of Program Services, coordinates and assists in the development of mental health program initiatives for Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas, Inc. (CACTX), the state association which supports the needs of children's advocacy centers (CACs) throughout the state of Texas.

Examples of work to be performed:

• Coordinate training efforts to support evidence-based, trauma-focused mental health strategies within local CACs.  Research treatment options for CAC population to determine appropriate training initiatives.
• Develop training and technical assistance materials to support evidence-based, trauma-focused mental health programs for local CAC administrators and direct service staff.
• Develop technical assistance materials for local CACs on topics such as: informed consent, confidentiality, record keeping and release of information.
• Coordinate effort to provide standardized assessment measures to local CACs.  Track data obtained in this effort and compile reports for CACTX and local CACs.
• Review mental health research to support CACTX efforts in this area and provide briefing materials on relevant issues.
• Track legislative and public policy activity pertinent to mental health in relation to child abuse and children’s advocacy centers.  Provide briefing materials on these initiatives that include recommendations to CACTX for the continuous improvement of mental health programs in CACs.
• Consult with local CAC staff regarding mental health topics as they start up or seek to expand services in their areas.
• Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary.
   

Job Location:  1501 West Anderson Lane, Building B-1, Austin, Texas, 78757.

Required Hours/Position End Date:  This is a temporary, contract position that may require up to 40 hours per week.  It will be funded through 8/31/13, with possible extension.

Salary:  Up to $5,000/month commensurate with experience