Clinical Therapist I - Center for Children and Families

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Conducts screening and assessment (e.g., administering questionnaires and diagnostic interviews) for children and adolescents and their parents who are seeking mental health services through the CCF Clinic and/or are participating in clinical trials. Conduct screening and assessment specifically related to traumatic experiences. Assists with study recruitment and enrollment. Prepares psychological reports when necessary and complete clinical notes and other documentation in a timely manner. Assists investigators
with training and supervising research assistants. Provide informational presentations to school personnel,parents, and other community members.

• Assists in coordinating recruitment for clinical studies.
• Learns assessment, instruments, and protocols.
• Screens and conducts clinical and diagnostic interviews with English and non-English speaking patients and/or research participants.
• Conducts evidence-based psychological treatments as documented in protocols and completes required treatment-related paperwork
• Meets with other clinicians and supervisors to evaluate ongoing status of patients and/or clinical research participants.
• Administers and interprets clinical ratings from patients and/or participants.
• Travels to area schools and other research sites to facilitate recruitment, assessments, and treatment provision.
• Meets with study investigators, doctors, clinicians, and/or other study staff as needed to identify treatment options for participants
• Prepares reports summarizing the results of psychological assessments and communicates results to parents.
• Participates in team meetings to facilitate patient care and research implementation.
• Promptly and accurately completes required documentation for all clinical services rendered.

• Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline.
• Mental Health License - Florida includes:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker or
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist or
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check
• K-12 Schools Clearance

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to travel locally
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.
• This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract)

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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