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Child Trauma Therapist
Location:
Leesburg, VA
Description:
Safety. Hope. Empowerment. LAWS is seeking to hire a Child Trauma Therapist focused on serving child and youth survivors of sexual abuse, maltreatment and domestic violence. Do you have a passion for guiding others in stressful situations? Would you like a human services job where you are motivated by empathy to make a difference in others' lives? Do you want to join a nonprofit that is committed to a diverse workplace and to supporting its staff with ongoing career development opportunities? If so, please read on! ABOUT LAWS Founded in 1984, LAWS is Loudoun County's designated nonprofit to provide domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse survivors with services and supports. In addition to operating an emergency shelter and a 24/7 survivor hotline, LAWS also supports adult, youth, and child victims through therapy, legal services, support groups, advocacy, and community outreach. LAWS also operates The Resourceful Woman, a thrift store benefiting LAWS services, and it runs the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The CAC is a public/private partnership among Loudoun County agencies and organizations dedicated to child victims of abuse and/or neglect. T he CAC model minimizes trauma on children following abuse through a coordinated community response. LAWS seeks to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence so that they may live lives free from fear, anxiety, and danger. All services are confidential and free to the survivor. LAWS seeks to add a licensed therapist who will specialize in providing trauma therapy to children and families who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. LAWS is a 2023 finalist for Nonprofit of the Year by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Child Trauma Therapist at LAWS The therapist meets with child and parent survivors who have been exposed to sexual abuse, maltreatment, and domestic violence to build resiliency, hope and empowerment through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The therapist also conducts evaluations, administers, and interprets assessment instruments, develops treatment plans, completes documentation, and is supported to remain current on trauma treatment practices. As part of the LAWS team, this position is commitment to the philosophy, mission and programs of LAWS, which includes a commitment to survivor's and children's issues, sharing a belief in helping to create a society free from violence, and in working in a cooperative environment. The work of LAWS Trauma Therapists is well-respected, rewarding, and lifesaving! COMPETENCIES Effective Communication Team player Positivity Ability to set boundaries Multitask/Organization Analytical thinking REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master's Degree Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be or become board approved for clinical supervision in Virginia within one year of hire. Minimum two years' experience as a therapist working with survivors of trauma; experience with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse preferred. Bilingual in Spanish or other language is preferred. WORK SCHEDULE Our rewarding full-time position typically works 9 am - 5 pm in Leesburg, VA. Periodic evenings and weekends may be needed. Our comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental and vision retirement plan disability and life insurance generous paid vacation time liberal holiday schedule READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you are an empathetic person with a deep passion for helping others, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to your application! (A cover letter is much appreciated.) Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Laws Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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