Assistant Clinical Director/Lead Trauma Therapist

Position Recruitment Announcement
Assistant Clinical Director/Lead Trauma Therapist

Trauma Treatment Program

Seeking a licensed clinician with a minimum of one-year clinical experience working with
children and families impacted by trauma and child sexual abuse. It is preferred that the
candidate is trained in using the evidence-based practice, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Treatment. It is also preferred that the candidate is a qualified supervisor for college
student interns and the Florida Department of Health licensure board. In this role, the
candidate will provide individual therapy to children and adults who have experienced physical
or sexual abuse, exposure to domestic or community violence and other traumatic events as well
as working with the families of those children.

About Pasco Kids First
Pasco Kids First, Inc. was launched in 1989 to keep kids safe and strengthen families through the
assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The agency is the Children’s Advocacy
Center (CAC) for Pasco county operating both Child Protection and Trauma Therapy teams as
well as the Healthy Families program which serves both Pasco and Hernando Counties. PKF is
an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance, and the Trauma Treatment Program is
the only designated Sexual Abuse Treatment Program and is a recognized leader in trauma
therapy, setting the standard for excellence in Pasco and Hernando counties.

Overview of Position
Assist Clinical Director in meeting programmatic needs which will include, but not limited to:

• Supervision of Trauma Therapy staff; reviewing of therapist paperwork.
• Assisting Child Victim Advocate with incoming referrals and assignment of cases.
• Updating trauma therapist paperwork templates and Policy and Procedure Handbook
• Assistance in orientation and monitoring of quarterly training of trauma therapists.
• Providing community outreach and training.
• Tracking grant data as needed.
• Attending multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Maintaining a part time caseload utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities to provide
  individual therapy with children, parents/caregivers, and family therapy where applicable.
• Safety planning with clients and assistance with suicidal/homicidal assessments.
• Testifying in Court when necessary.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Hold the following licenses or certifications: psychologist (PhD/PsyD), LCSW, LMFT or
  LMHC with the State of Florida.
• Have over one year of documented experience providing therapy to children who have
  experienced sexual abuse.
• Possess knowledge and experience with evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Have current or previous experience working with clients with trauma.
• Have knowledge or experience with the child welfare system.
• Work well independently and within a team supporting a positive culture.
• Is a Qualified Supervisor.

Benefits of Working with Pasco Kids First

Pasco Kids First offers our full-time employees a competitive total compensation package,
including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & 403B. Health benefits are partially
  funded by agency.
• Generous PTO package beginning on first day of employment and increasing with tenure.
  Over 3 weeks of PTO the first year, 14 paid holidays, 4 hours of Mental Health time
  monthly.
• Performance based raise structure.
• Focus on employee resiliency. Mental health hours provided monthly.
• Ongoing training in evidence-based therapy models and CEU’s provided on site & at no
  cost.

Additional Position Information
This position will be based out of the New Port Richey and Dade City offices. Travel to those
offices is expected and schedule will vary based on programmatic needs. Salary Range: $58,000
– $68,000 and is based on candidate experience. More information on the organization can be
found at www.pascokidsfirst.org. Please apply to Diane York, Clinical Director at
dyork@pascokidsfirst.org.