ECS Trauma Therapist

Job Description:

“This position qualifies to receive clinical licensing level supervision at no cost for LPCa or LMSW to LCSW candidates

I. Job Purpose

The Trauma Therapist is responsible for providing services to families referred and enrolled in the MHMR Safe Babies program, a collaboration between MHMR and 1st 3 Years.

· Primary responsibilities include counseling, parent education and supporting through real time coaching the parent-child relationship within the routines and activities occurring in the family’s natural environment during the period of monitored return and/or during supervised or parenting time sessions. Eligibility for Safe Babies is biological parents with very young children ages birth to 2 years who are involved with the child welfare system in Tarrant County. Some of the evidenced based practices implemented by the therapist include Circle of Security Parenting, Nurturing Parent Program and Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI). Coaching is the primary teaching/interacting style. Observation and demonstration strategies during routines and activities are utilized by the therapist to assist the parent/caregiver in actualizing possible ideas and practicing new strategies. Feedback from the therapist promotes parental growth and learning; and through increased capacity the child’s distress and dysregulation is reduced, the child’s needs for attachment are met, the parent-child relationship experiences an increase in mutual satisfaction and the child is safe from abuse and neglect.

· The Trauma Therapist participates and contributes to regular cross agency teaming meetings with CASA, OCOK, ECI, MDT/CJ, HIP, attorney, DFPS and the Safe Babies Coordinator

· The Trauma Therapist uses a strength-based lens at all times when working with families.

· The Therapist ensures that all children and families are served according to their plan of care timely, appropriately and in keeping with the family’s procedural safeguards, rights and needs.

** Primary county is Tarrant and on occasion must be able to serve contiguous counties if needed. **

II. Essential Functions

A. For birth to 2 years, provides routines-based counseling/social emotional

support/behavior services in the child’s natural environment, home or community setting.

B. Communicates and collaborates effectively on an ongoing basis, and with parent/ guardian consent, with other community entities in order to provide effective support.

C. Attends and effectively participates in team meetings when indicated.

D. Believes in and practices coparenting and fostering relationships models.

E. Embraces fostering a secure attachment between the parent and child.

F. Uses a coaching (reflective) adult interaction style with family members to instruct and implement interventions and strategies, with emphasis on demonstrations and return demonstrations along with creating “felt safety”.

G. Applies knowledge of Maslow’s hierarchy in work with families.

H. Teaches, supports and coaches using the evidenced based practices identified

I. Applies and uses the 10 key elements of coaching:

· Consistent with the principles of adult learning

· Capacity building: an ongoing process of providing, creating, or mobilizing experiences through which children, parents, families and communities enhance their ability to identify and meet, attachment and development enhancing opportunities or challenges in a sustainable way.

· Non-directive

· Goal oriented

· Solution focused

· Performance based

· Reflective

· Collaborative

· Context driven

· As hands on as it needs to be (for the adult to learn)

J. Practice and document the research-based characteristics of coaching

· Joint Planning using the 2-part plan

· Observation

· Action-practice

· Reflection

· Feedback (affirmative, evaluative and informative)

K. Conducts developmental screenings, perinatal mood and anxiety screenings, routines-based interviews/assessments and pre and post surveys with families for the identified child.

L. Makes appropriate referrals when indicated.

M. Maintains and submits required documentation daily. Uses collaborative documentation except when not possible.

N. Manages individual caseload in a manner that supports all families enrolled in the program receiving quality services in a timely manner.

O. Perform other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned. Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR’s We CARE values “We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.”

III. Knowledge of Laws, Regulations, Policies/Procedures, Skills, and Abilities

A. Knowledge of typical birth to age 4 years growth and development.

B. Knowledge about developmental delays in children birth to 4 years.

C. Knowledge about disordered and atypical development in children birth to 4 years.

D. Knowledge of medical diagnoses and conditions and their impact or potential impact on birth to age 4 growth and development.

E. Knowledge of trauma informed practices.

F. Knowledge of infant, toddler and child attachment styles.

G. Knowledge of adult attachment styles.

H. Knowledge of Autism.

I. Knowledge of Adult learning styles.

J. Knowledge of typical infant, toddler and child to routines and activities.

K. Knowledge of Spectrum Processing Disorders.

L. Knowledge of parenting styles and how they impact attachment

M. Knowledge of DFPS/CPS

N. Knowledge of child abuse and neglect and risk factors for

O. Knowledge of peri-natal mood and anxiety disorders

P. Ability to engage in self reflection

Q. Knowledge of coaching

IV. Internal & External Customer Service

A. Knowledge, skills and ability to work effectively with families /adults from various cultural, linguistic, socio-economic, cognitive, social-emotional and educational statuses.

B. Ability and skills to communicate well both orally and in writing.

C. Strive to make effective working relationships with team members and families that are characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and respect.

D. Ability to problem solve with infrequent assistance from supervisor. Identify and use a rational approach for the situation. Communicate problems and decisions to the supervisor.

E. Ability to discuss uncomfortable and potentially conflict producing topics in a professional and effective manner with families, community agencies and other ECS staff.

F. Knowledge, skills and ability to work effectively with families with young children who have experienced trauma.

G. Ability to assume goodwill, nonjudgmental, be and hold a strength-based perspective about parents.

H. Strong relational and communication skills.

I. Strong Team member.

V. Travel

This position requires daily local travel in personal vehicle, often in difficult driving conditions and/or situations. Sometimes outside of Tarrant County.

VI. Equipment Used

Computer

Paper Shredder

Video Conferencing

Fax Machine/Printer/Copier

Projector

Calculator

Agency Telephone

Compact Disc Burner

Conference Call Equipment

VII. Minimum Qualifications

A. Minimum Education: Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Psychology LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC-I, LMSW, LMFT-A in related behavioral science from an accredited college/university and current Texas Licensure in applicable field.

B. Defined Education: Eligible for an Early Intervention Specialist certification

C. Preferences:

D. Substitutions:

E. Years’ Experience:

F. Defined Experience:

G. License/certifications: Re: Licensure – Applicants who meet all requirements for licensure as an LMSW, LPC-I or an LMFT-A who have submitted a valid application to the state in licensure as an LMSW, LMFT-A or LPC-I are eligible.

H. Special Courses:

I. Supervisory Experience: None

VIII. Agency Requirements

· All staff are required to participate in agency Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Safety programs and may be assigned by their department as a key/essential staff level function during critical events or for the purpose of sustaining business continuity.

· This position may require temporary or permanent re-assignment to any MHMR Tarrant facility as determined by program needs and/or the Division/Director.

· Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency change.

· The Functional Title of this position may change as the needs of the agency change.

· All work will be completed within the scheduled work hours. All non-exempt (hourly) employees are expected to clock in and clock out for each work shift, no work should be done off the clock.

· Prior approval from supervisor is required for all Paid Time Off (PTO) and Overtime.

· MHMR reserves the right to change, add to or eliminate positions as it deems appropriate.

· Employment is at will, as well as agency needs may change.

· Agency dress code is to be followed at all times.

· Physical on-site presence, including regular attendance and punctuality, is an essential function of this position. Any changes or adjustments to your assigned work schedule or shift hours must be approved by your supervisor in advance.

· Physical on-site presence, including regular attendance and punctuality, is an essential function of this position. Any changes or adjustments to your assigned work schedule or shift hours must be approved by your supervisor in advance.

· This position may require temporary or permanent re-assignment to any MHMR Tarrant office, location, or facility as determined by program needs or the Chief, CFO, Senior Director or supervisor.

· Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency program change.

· The Functional Title of this position may change as the needs of the agency change.

· Some evenings, Saturdays are rare.

· Agency/Court dress code is always to be followed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denton, TX 76209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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