Trauma-Focused Clinician

TRAUMA FOCUSED CLINICIAN

Job Category:  Clinical Services 

Job Status:  Full-time 

Reports to:  President of Clinical Services  

About FosterAdopt Connect:  

FosterAdopt Connect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be a part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.  

Job Summary: The Trauma Focused Clinician provides an advanced level of clinical knowledge and leadership within the Trauma Informed Care Initiative and interdisciplinary team within the Clinical Services Program and FAC programs/departments. Provides strengths-based, evidenced-based services in a trauma sensitive manner to support the overall (personal, emotional, and social) well-being of FAC youth and families. Serves as an advocate for identified youth and families, responding in a culturally responsive, strength-based manner to meet their socio-emotional needs.  

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to 

• Provide trauma specific therapeutic support to youth and families to foster resilience; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of clients served.  

• Provide evidenced and strengths-based, culturally-responsive clinical interventions, and conflict resolution and to youth and their families. 

• Provide brief crisis intervention, risk assessment, short-term stabilization services, safety planning, and coordination of additional mental health services as deemed appropriate.   

• Actively participate as a member of the Treatment Team, providing therapeutic coaching and guidance, and consulting on the use of trauma sensitive strategies as needed. 

• Present / Arrange for staff professional development regarding trauma informed care, suicide prevention, risk screenings, substance prevention, bullying and other behavioral health related topics as needed to support the FAC staff, youth, and families.  

• Collaborate with FAC and community-based treatment team to provide referrals to all social service agencies for students and families as needed; staying informed of available trauma-informed community resources and contacts.  

• Maintain accurate documentation and records as required by FAC and State. 

• Abide by all local, state, and federal statutes and/or laws/policies associated with relevant licensing boards or credentialing organizations.  

• Identify areas for self-improvement, pursue necessary education/training resources, stay abreast of current research, and share knowledge with others. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree or above in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or closely related field. 

• Fully licensed in MO as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); or eligible for reciprocity.   

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-licensure experience in providing therapy with youth and families with a high prevalence of trauma. 

• Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment / treatment and have basic research skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team are required. 

• Strong organizational and leadership skills. 

• Demonstrate good independent judgment, flexibility and adaptability to shift to a wide range of cultures, people, and changing duties in a high-paced environment. 

• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.  

• Collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams.  

• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills. Quickly establish rapport and build trust.  

• Flexible and a self-starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all requirements and deadlines.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience and passion for working with teenagers and older youth.  

• Kansas Licensure if reciprocity for MO can occur within a reasonable timeframe. 

• Knowledge and experience of providing trauma-sensitive services, and an understanding of how trauma impacts the students and other systems. 

• Certification in Evidence-Based therapeutic modalities to treat trauma (ie. EMDR, NMT, TFCBT) 

• Multi-cultural and bi-lingual, based on youth and family population – practice cultural humility.   

Compensation and Benefits  

• Compensation commensurate with experience. 

• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Highly-competitive health plan. 

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution. 

• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.  

• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available. 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match. 

• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options. 

• Employee Assistance Program. 

• Generous paid time off and holidays. 

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members. 

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