Job Openings

Position Title: Bilingual Child Therapist

Position Description:

Evaluate and treat child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and witnessing violent crimes. Prepare clinical documentation according to best practice standards and all required documentation as needed by partners with law enforcement, Department of Social Services, and Solicitors to assist in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children. Prepare child victims to testify in Family Court and General Sessions Court.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and other evidence-based treatment modalities to physically and/or sexually abused children and their families

  • Provide therapy to children and families

  • Provide forensically-sensitive therapy

  • Prepare child victims for trial testimony

  • Prepare clinical documentation in accordance with best practice standards and CAC requirements

  • Prepare reports as needed for partner agencies

  • Participate in supervision and peer review

  • Participate in multidisciplinary team staffings as needed

  • Testify in Family Court and General Sessions Court as needed

Training:

  • Training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Continuing education in child maltreatment

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Licensed Master level mental health professional, either LPC, LISW-CP or LMSW

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field 

  • Prefer a candidate bilingual in Spanish and English

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience

  • Advanced knowledge of the child welfare system, including legal proceedings and investigative policies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and computer skills 

Supervised by: Clinical Director, Executive Director

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to elizabeth@cacsp.org


Position Title: Forensic Evaluator (contract)

Position Description:

Responsible for interviewing and assessing alleged child victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or witnesses to violent crimes that are referred to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union for forensic evaluations.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Conduct forensic assessments for all forms of child maltreatment

  • Interview non-offending parents/caretakers

  • Obtain data regarding alleged abuse history in a manner that meets legal requirements for evidence and meets social services’ needs for protection and treatment planning

  • Assess risk and psychosocial well-being of the child.

  • Adhere to the South Carolina mandated child abuse/ neglect reporting laws

  • Make an independent determination of assessment findings

  • Maintain client record management.  Complete required case documentation. 

  • Maintain strict confidentiality concerning clients and client matters.

  • Ensure all documentation meets legal requirements and agency needs

  • Prepare documentation for, participate in, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary staffing (CART).  Share results of assessment and make recommendations for treatment as needed.

  • Disseminate written reports and verbal communication in accordance with data privacy laws, agency policies, and professional ethics

  • Make referrals for medical exams and therapy

  • Testify in family and criminal court proceedings

  • Participate in forensic peer review

  • Consult with Forensic Supervisor on weekly basis for case consultation

  • Maintain APSAC qualifications and yearly CEUs

  • Comply with state licensure guidelines

  • Perform other related duties as required

Training:

  • Training in Forensic Evaluation of children through the National Children’s Advocacy Center   

  • Maintaining an expert awareness of current trends, research and developments in the field of forensic interviewing, child maltreatment, and trauma-informed care

  • Participating in any professional training programs generated by CAC

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a licensed master level mental health professional, Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field (preferably LISW or LPC)

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in forensic interviewing as a licensed mental health professional

  • Clinical Interviewing and assessment skills in evaluating and treating child maltreatment

  • Knowledge of child development stages and a demonstrated ability to utilize this knowledge to communicate with children

  • Minimum of 5 years prior experience working with children

  • Knowledge of Child Protection, Law Enforcement, and Court systems

Supervised by: Forensic Supervisor

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to elizabeth@cacsp.org