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Mental Health Clinical Supervisor – Red River Children’s Advocacy Center

Job Position: Full-time position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: 2601 12th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (in-person)

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000/year

Hours: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Job Description

Red River Children’s Advocacy Center are seeking an independently licensed mental health provider who is passionate about helping children and families heal from traumatic experiences.

The Purpose

The Mental Health Clinician position is focused on providing direct clinical services to children and families referred to RRCAC. The clinician will provide appropriate specialized trauma-focused mental health assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention services for child victims of abuse and their family members. The clinician will also provide assessment and treatment to children and adolescents with problematic and/or illegal sexual behavior. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the clinician will work in partnership with Child Advocacy Center staff, law enforcement, Child Protective Services investigators, the County Attorney’s office, medical personnel and other key partners to mobilize and strengthen the collaborative approach to the prevention, intervention, investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse. Full-time is preferred, but part-time and contract options may be considered. In office is preferred, but remote may be considered.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Provide Mental Health Services

• Conduct brief evidence-based, trauma specific mental health assessments to determine appropriate treatment referral
• Coordinate with outside agencies when referring out to community providers
• Utilize evaluation & assessment tools to identify areas to be addressed during therapy and monitor progress in treatment
• Develop an individualized treatment plan for each client using a trauma-specific, evidence-based interventions such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS), Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT), and others as trainings become available
• Conduct therapy sessions (individual, group, family, etc.) on an outpatient basis, including telehealth services.
• Timely documentation of services
• Provide updates regarding each client’s therapeutic progress for the monthly Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting
• Make recommendations regarding needed follow-up for the child and/or the family
• Seek consultation with national experts as needed
• Demonstrate fidelity to evidence-based treatment models
• Keep abreast of new research and developments regarding the mental health assessment and treatment of child abuse victims
• Know and adhere to all ethical guidelines and rules as set forth by the appropriate state licensing board

Supervision

• Assist the Director of Mental Health in supervising provisionally licensed staff and interns
• Professional Development and Training
• Completion of 40 hours of training and consultation to deliver evidence-based treatment to children who have experienced trauma from abuse
• Participate in trauma focused mental health trainings, peer reviews/forums, and other related trainings as directed by the Director of Mental Health Services and/or Executive Director for a minimum of 12 hours a year
• Attend other meetings and in-services, professional training, and conferences as self-directed or requested by Director of Mental Health Services and/or Executive Director
• Provide training, supervision, and consultation to the RRCAC staff, community, and partners
• Provide trainings to community and partners as directed by the Director of Mental Health Services
• Provide consultation to Multidisciplinary Team members and community providers

Provide Testimony

• Prepare for court and testify when subpoenaed

Other Job Responsibilities

• Attend multidisciplinary, team, and staff meetings
• Participate in collaboration efforts with community agencies
• Maintain case files, documentation, and client data
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Director of Mental Health Services, and Director of Operations
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
• Employee must have access to a vehicle; possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Employee must submit to a thorough criminal and child abuse background check at least every two years.
• Occasional evening hours may be required based upon therapy groups and client needs.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Qualifications and Education

Required

• Masters Degree and independent license in social work or counseling – LCSW or LPCC
• A valid license to provide therapy in ND and MN or license eligible
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Understand and abide by the confidentiality requirements and procedures related to working in an environment such as the Children’s Advocacy Center
• Must be proficient in office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A valid Driver’s License

Preferred

• Experience working with children and families
• Trained in and experience providing trauma-specific and evidence-based treatment interventions, such as Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Experience screening and assessing child victims of trauma and their family members to appropriately identify recommended therapeutic interventions
• Have demonstrated commitment to on-going cross disciplinary education and openness to supervisory feedback
• Experience in working with diverse professionals from child protection, law enforcement, court systems and related community services.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation

• Full-time, competitive compensation dependent on experience and degree.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities provided.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match 3%

Employer Paid Benefits 50%

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits 100%

• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement

Mental Health Clinician, MA – Red River Children’s Advocacy Center

Job Position: Full-time position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: 2601 12th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (in-person)

Salary: $65,000 – $85,000/year

Hours: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Job Description

The Mental Health Clinician position is focused on providing direct clinical services to children and families referred to RRCAC. The clinician will provide appropriate specialized trauma-focused mental health assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention services for child victims of abuse and their family members. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the clinician will work in partnership with Child Advocacy Center staff, law enforcement, Child Protective Services investigators, the County Attorney’s office, medical personnel and other key partners to mobilize and strengthen the collaborative approach to the prevention, intervention, investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse. Full-time is preferred, but part-time and contract options may be considered. In office is preferred, but remote may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide Mental Health Services

• Conduct brief evidence-based, trauma specific mental health assessments to determine appropriate treatment referral
• Coordinate with outside agencies when referring out to community providers
• Utilize evaluation & assessment tools to identify areas to be addressed during therapy and monitor progress in treatment
• Develop an individualized treatment plan for each client using a trauma-specific, evidence-based intervention
• Conduct therapy sessions (individual, group, family, etc.) on an outpatient basis, including telehealth services.
• Timely documentation of services
• Provide updates regarding each client’s therapeutic progress for the monthly Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting
• Make recommendations regarding needed follow-up for the child and/or the family
• Seek consultation with national experts as needed
• Demonstrate fidelity to evidence-based treatment models
• Keep abreast of new research and developments regarding the mental health assessment and treatment of child abuse victims
• Know and adhere to all ethical guidelines and rules as set forth by the appropriate state licensing board

Professional Development and Training

• Completion of 40 hours of training and consultation to deliver evidence-based treatment to children who have experienced trauma from abuse
• Participate in trauma focused mental health trainings, peer reviews/forums, and other related trainings as directed by the Director of Mental Health Services and/or Executive Director for a minimum of 12 hours a year
• Attend other meetings and in-services, professional training, and conferences as self-directed or requested by Director of Mental Health Services and/or Executive Director
• Provide training, supervision, and consultation to the RRCAC staff, community, and partners
• Provide trainings to community and partners as directed by the Director of Mental Health Services
• Provide consultation to Multidisciplinary Team members and community providers

Provide Testimony

• Prepare for court and testify when subpoenaed

Other Job Responsibilities

• Attend multidisciplinary, team, and staff meetings
• Participate in collaboration efforts with community agencies
• Maintain case files, documentation, and client data
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Director of Mental Health Services, and Director of Operations
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
• Employee must have access to a vehicle; possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Employee must submit to a thorough criminal and child abuse background check at least every two years.
• Occasional evening hours may be required based upon therapy groups and client needs.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Qualifications and Education

Required

• Masters Degree in social work or counseling – LCSW, LPCC, LMSW, LPC, LAPC will be considered
• A valid license to provide therapy in ND and MN or license eligible
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Understand and abide by the confidentiality requirements and procedures related to working in an environment such as the Children’s Advocacy Center
• Must be proficient in office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A valid Driver’s License

Preferred

• Experience working with children and families
• Trained in and experience providing trauma-specific and evidence-based treatment interventions, such as Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Experience screening and assessing child victims of trauma and their family members to appropriately identify recommended therapeutic interventions
• Have demonstrated commitment to on-going cross disciplinary education and openness to supervisory feedback
• Experience in working with diverse professionals from child protection, law enforcement, court systems and related community services.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation

• Full-time, competitive compensation dependent on experience and degree.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities provided.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match 3%

Employer Paid Benefits 50%

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits 100%

• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement

Prevention & Training Specialist – Violence Free Minnesota

Job Position: Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Reports to: Co-Executive Directors

Environment: Office and Field

Salary: $56,000/year

Physical: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods to operate computer hardware and various software systems; able to reach, position, or adjust objects in various planes and transport materials weighing 10 lbs frequently and up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Safety: Mandatory uncompromising compliance to company safety policies.

Competencies: Engage & Inspire, Promote Collaboration & Teamwork, Influence Others, Drive Vision & Purpose

*Please note: this job description, subject to change without notice, does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. 

Job Description

The Prevention and Training Program Specialist will lead efforts in identifying, developing, implementing, and overseeing violence prevention programming and training initiatives on behalf of the coalition. This position leads and works with member programs to identify and meet training needs of domestic violence advocates and organizations, provide technical assistance around training and prevention strategies, and institutionalize evaluative measures in the work to gauge our effectiveness for continuous improvement. The manager will ensure that all efforts align with the organization’s mission to promote safe, inclusive, and violence-free communities.

Essential Responsibilities

Prevention Strategy & Healthcare Integration (25%)

• Lead the research, development, and implementation of VFMN’s statewide relationship abuse prevention strategy, ensuring all efforts align with the organization’s long-term vision plan.
• Act as the primary liaison for work at the intersection of domestic violence and healthcare; collaborate with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), family home visiting nurses, and community health centers to integrate domestic violence response and prevention into medical settings.
• Represent VFMN on state committees, including the Maternal Mortality Intervention Leadership Team; drive the implementation of the CUES intervention to address maternal mortality and reduce racial disparities in healthcare outcomes.
• Maintain strategic relationships with the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Department of Education, and Department of Human Services (DHS) – as well as sibling victim services coalitions – to promote a coordinated statewide prevention strategy.

Training Program Design & Oversight (50%)

• Oversee the creation and delivery of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive trainings and continuing education (in-person and digital) for member programs and external stakeholders.
• Manage all training contracts and collaborate with other VFMN staff to create sustainable, external-facing training opportunities that can be utilized by partners across the state.
• Provide expert consultation to community partners and allied professionals on best practices in domestic violence prevention, victim-centered approaches, and trauma-responsive care.
• Work across the VFMN team to ensure prevention and training efforts are integrated into the organization’s broader policy and membership work.

Program Evaluation (15%)

• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using data-driven metrics to inform continuous improvement and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Prepare outcome reports and grant deliverables for funders; assist in grant writing and resource development to secure the future of prevention and training initiatives.
• Take a lead role in coordinating and facilitating VFMN’s Annual Meeting, ensuring a meaningful and cohesive experience for statewide membership.

Other coalition work (10%)

• Participate in the planning, preparation, and implementation of annual VFMN activities, such as: Intimate Partner Violence Homicide Memorial (January), Action Day at the Capitol (March), Annual Membership Meeting (September), etc.

Qualifications and Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform duties effectively

• Deep understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, particularly through the lenses of trauma-informed care and anti-oppression.
• Skilled in creating accessible, engaging, and relevant training and educational content.
• Highly self-directed and organized; ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent the coalition effectively.

Preferred

• Experience working with children and families
• Trained in and experience providing trauma-specific and evidence-based treatment interventions, such as Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Experience screening and assessing child victims of trauma and their family members to appropriately identify recommended therapeutic interventions
• Have demonstrated commitment to on-going cross disciplinary education and openness to supervisory feedback
• Experience in working with diverse professionals from child protection, law enforcement, court systems and related community services.

Benefits

Survivors of relationship abuse, persons of color, Native and LGBTQIA+ persons strongly encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance (employee and dependent children covered)
• Vision options available
• Simplified Employee Pension plan – employer contribution
• 15 vacation days (increased to 20 after 2 years employment)
• 15-20 paid holidays/year
• Flexible remote work schedule
• HSA employer contribution
• Generous family-friendly policies