Family Advocacy Clinician II- Forensic Interviewer/Mental Health Advocate
On-siteMain, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia
Job Summary
Conduct forensic interviews with children who have experienced alleged abuse, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, and exposure to violence such as domestic violence, gun violence, and homicide. Provide general child and family advocacy, interventions, counseling support, and prevention services as part of a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with families to develop service plans that incorporate their strengths, visions, goals, and priorities while connecting them with appropriate resources. Complete all required documentation and paperwork requirements in a competent, legible, and timely manner consistent with legal and agency policy. Educate families on expected developmental milestones for their child and routine medical and health services. Ensure confidentiality of clients and comply with related hospital policies, federal and state regulations, and established program guidelines. Implement appropriate interventions and services to families, providing education, support, and problem solving. Utilize appropriate developmental screening and assessment techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, or related field
- Independent Ohio licensure in social work or counseling (LISW, PCC)
- Working knowledge of relevant federal and state legislation and regulations and local county-specific policies
- Understanding of mandated reporting laws
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
- Working knowledge of relevant community resources and systems
- Working knowledge of interpersonal family violence and human development
- Ability to manage mental healthcare for children and families and provide family violence intervention
- Crisis intervention skills including suicide assessment and response
- Two years of experience in social services, or related field, with an emphasis on trauma
- Experience working with sexual victimization or domestic violence victims
Desired Qualifications
- Independent Ohio licensure in social work or counseling (LISW, PCC)
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