Careers at Carousel Child Advocacy Center
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CAROUSEL CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER – POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: CHILD THERAPIST/INTERVIEWER

Reports to: Forensic Interview/Clinical Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Supervises: Master’s Level Interns/Service Learning/ Practicum/Work Study students and/or Agency Volunteers.

Work Schedule: Available for a flexible schedule with regular parameters of agency business conducted: Monday-Friday from 8a-6:30p (some evening or weekend hours may apply)

Location/Remote Work: On-site in office, agency’s offices in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties, and respective catchment service community; some flexibility with work from home/remote work based on organization needs.

Travel: Required locally (Brunswick, New Hanover & Pender), statewide and nationally to meet organizational needs.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION DUTIES:

Conducts developmentally appropriate child forensic interviews as part of the Child Medical Exam (CME). Collaborates with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure thorough and comprehensive interviews, keeping with best-practice standards. Makes recommendations in conjunction with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) regarding child and family needs. Testifies in court in criminal and/or civil cases.

Provides evidence-based mental health therapy services to children who have experienced trauma; Provides clinical consultation as needed to CCAC staff and volunteers; Completes all required documentation per Medicaid and CCAC standards.

Supports the operations of CCAC, including taking referrals for CMEs and Therapy Services, providing crisis intervention as needed, and other general agency, office and/or non-profit team duties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Master’s Degree or higher in social work or counseling.

· At least one year of experience in public or non-profit victim-centered, child protective services, and/or criminal justice system.

· Equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office 365.

· Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal record, sex offender registry, fingerprinting, and drug screen.

· Access to reliable transportation, have a valid operator’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· Licensed as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in North Carolina.

· Knowledge, training and experience in forensic interviews, specifically with children.

· Training in Recognizing Abuse Disclosures and Responding (RADAR) and RADAR, Jr. Child Forensic Interview models.

· Knowledge, training and experience in individual/group therapy, specifically for children.

· Knowledge, training and experience in child development, crime victims, trauma and crisis intervention.

· Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).

· Knowledge and experience developing/implementing/working with multi-systemic community partnerships.

· Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

Maintains credentials by

· Engaging in professional development activities,

· Submitting CEUs or professional development documentation before the deadlines.

· Maintaining and providing active, current credentials, with verifiable documentation.

Conserves supervisor’s time by

· Problem solving.

· Performing well.

· Leading self and others.

· Contributing to team efforts.

· Following policies and procedures.

· Exercising discretion and judgment regarding when to consult your supervisor.

· Completing other duties, responsibilities and activities that may be assigned or changed with or without notice.

Other position specifications:

· Likes children

· Calm in high-pressure/crisis situations

· Ability to work with a team

· Professional presentation

· Creative and organized

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple needs and priorities

· Humble and open to constructive criticism and feedback

DEADLINE:

Position start date: 4/15/25 or earliest availability. Position opened until filled.

SUBMISSION:

· No phone inquiries, please.

· Submit cover letter and resume to:

· Attn: Executive Director

· Email: amy.feath@carouselcenter.org

· OR

· Fax: 910.254.9818

· www.carouselcenter.org

Position Title: CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Child Therapists and Master’s Level Interns/Service Learning/ Practicum/Work Study students and/or Agency Volunteers

Work Schedule: Available for a flexible schedule with regular parameters of agency business conducted: Monday-Friday from 8a-6:30p (some evening or weekend hours may apply)

Location/Remote Work: On-site in office, agency’s offices in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties, and respective catchment service community; some flexibility with work-from-home/remote work based on organization needs.  

Travel: Required locally (Brunswick, New Hanover & Pender), statewide and nationally to meet organizational needs.

Job Summary:

The Clinical SUPERVISOR (CLSup) leads Carousel Child Advocacy Center’s (CCAC’s) Clinical Team for child trauma treatment services and to ensure Child Advocacy Center outcomes of promoting healing, accessing justice, and strengthening resilience for child survivors of physical/sexual abuse and to improve our community through education, prevention and advocacy. Primary responsibility is to advise/facilitate/supervise the Clinical Team & clinician credentialing, manage/facilitate clinical schedules, clinical statistical database, assist with grant reporting requirements, assessing/updating Clinical Services SOPs, participation in community meetings, crisis intervention and accompaniment services. Supports the agency operations by providing administrative coverage, structure and crisis intervention as needed. Ensures agency services are provided with cultural/linguistic awareness, belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. Collaborates, informs, supports Leadership Team and Executive Director (ED).

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or higher in social work or counseling.
  • Licensed as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT in North Carolina.
  • Three (3) years’ experience in public or non-profit victim-centered, child protective services, and/or criminal justice system.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office 365.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal record, sex offender registry and drug screen.
  • Access reliable transportation, valid operator’s license, and proof of vehicle insurance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Licensed as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT in North Carolina.
  • Knowledge, training and experience in individual/group therapy, specifically for children.
  • Knowledge, training and experience in child development, crime victims, trauma and crisis intervention.
  • Knowledge, training and experience in forensic interviews, specifically with children.
  • Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT),
  • Knowledge and experience developing/implementing/working with multi-systemic community partnerships.
  •  Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist the Leadership Team to assess, enhance, and execute the Vision, Mission, and Core Values by:

  • Ensuring agency adherence to NCA Child Advocacy Center Accreditation standards, laws, policies, and accompanying procedures for Mental Health services for children who have experienced trauma.
  • Maintaining clinical documentation/database, per CCAC, grant source-required, NC and US applicable laws, policies, and standards; and
  • Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

Builds a Child Trauma Clinical Team by:

  • Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and supervising Clinical Team positions.
  • Supports agency recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and supervising master’s level student interns/service learning/practicum and/or work-study students;
  • Leading intentional management and growth of Clinical Services practices array, tri-county MDT, orientation, Case Review strategies, strategic training and outreach events; and
  • Building/Maintaining relationships with DA’s, law enforcement, Departments of Social Services, mental/behavioral health, victims services, school professionals, and other community-identified professionals.
  • Facilitates Clinical Team support for CCAC operational efficiency, effectiveness through encouraged communication, shared administrative coverage (as needed), crisis intervention and other areas that assist overall teamwork and amiable collegial working relationships.

Coordinates Clinical Operations by:

  • Facilitating support and leadership for the Clinical Team.
  • Facilitating agency client clinical database management, assisting clinician credentialing processes, and client therapy records management.
  • Strategic Leader for agency engagement in tri-county community meetings, councils, and coalitions.
  • Facilitating/Providing client-supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and accompaniment services; and
  • Supporting agency operations and Leadership Team members through structure, administrative coverage, and crisis intervention.

DEADLINE:

Position start date: 11/15/24 or earliest availability. Position opened until filled.

SUBMISSION:

No phone inquiries, please.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Attn: Executive Director

Email:  amy.feath@carouselcenter.org

OR

Fax: 910.254.9818

www.carouselcenter.org

Part-Time Medical Provider – Child Advocacy

General Statement of Position Duties:

The Part-Time Medical Provider will conduct child-sensitive, forensically sound medical assessments for children and adolescents (ages birth-18 years) suspected of being sexually, physically, and/or emotionally maltreated. The position will involve collaboration with various investigative agencies, including the North Carolina Division of Social Services (DSS), NC Law Enforcement Agencies, NC Department of Justice, and other entities engaged in the multidisciplinary approach to child maltreatment cases.

The role includes providing court testimony in civil and/or criminal cases as requested and serving as an educational resource for child maltreatment training and continuing education for medical professionals and other disciplines. The Medical Provider may also be asked to provide medical consultation to law enforcement, DSS, or other healthcare professionals on child maltreatment issues.

Additional responsibilities include participation in the Committees as needed, which will be determined by the direct supervisor .

Required Education/Experience:

· Board Certification through ANCC or AANP is required.

· Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required.

· Rostered CME provider through the CMEP Program.

Position Specifications:

· Ability to work effectively with children, ensuring a compassionate and child-centered approach.

· Calm and composed in high-pressure or crisis situations.

· Ability to report for duty at any of our offices- New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender to complete- Child Medical Evaluations. All staff are required to spend time at each facility.

· Complete all pre-employment requirements

Compensation, Benefits & Work-Life Balance

To attract, reward, motivate, and retain good people, Carousel Child Advocacy Center offers a flexible work environment, generous vacation and sick-time policy, competitive salaries, and benefits package, including a simple IRA retirement plan with employer match.

Protecting the Kids

All Carousel Child Advocacy Center staff, volunteers, and interns must successfully complete a Pre-Position Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and sexual offender registry check, sign a Confidentiality Commitment, be fingerprinted, and sign a Conflict of Interest Statement.

Our Locations and Service Areas

Carousel Child Advocacy Center proudly serves Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties in North Carolina, with three offices to provide services closer to home.

1501 Dock St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4936

20 Medical Campus Dr. SW #106 Supply, NC 28462

311 S. McNeil St Burgaw, NC 28425

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carousel Child Advocacy Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Carousel Child Advocacy Center is certified by Medicaid and accredited by the National Children’s Alliance.

Carousel Child Advocacy Center services ~500 child survivors and their families annually.  Our children deserve the best and the brightest.

Are you interested in interning at the Carousel Child Advocacy Center? Complete the form below.

Please note:  All intern openings are filled.  Please complete the form below for Intern positions open starting in Summer 2025.

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Thank you for your interest in an internship at the Carousel Child Advocacy Center. Your information will be shared with the appropriate hiring manager, and you will be contacted within 5 business days. If you do not hear from us, please call 910-254-9898.

 

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