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Carousel Child Advocacy Center – Position Announcement

Position Tile: Child Therapist – LATINX [Download PDF position announcement]

Reports to: Forensic Interview/Clinical Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt – New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties

Supervises: None

Work Schedule: Agency business conducted: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some evening or weekend hours may apply).

Location: On site – in office, with some community work

Job Summary:

The Child Therapist/Community Liaison (LATINX) provides evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health therapy services to children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, with a specialized focus on Hispanic/Latino children and families. This role supports Carousel Child Advocacy Center (CCAC) outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), offering clinical consultation to staff and volunteers, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation in compliance with Medicaid and CCAC standards. The position also supports overall CCAC operations by managing therapy referrals, providing crisis intervention as needed, and assisting with general office duties. This role requires strong knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and group dynamics, as well as the ability to build rapport with children, families, medical providers, students, volunteers, multidisciplinary professionals, and the broader community, while accurately documenting observations and services provided.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or higher in social work or counseling.
  • Cultural and linguistic competence in Spanish Language.
  • Three 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.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Valid operator’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Ability to perform essential job results, physical tasks and mental tasks.

Preferred Education and Experience:  

  • Licensed as an LCMHC, LCSW, 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.
  • Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Child and Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), play therapy, Problem Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSBCBT), or equivalent.
  • Knowledge and experience developing/implementing/working with multi-systemic community partnerships.

Maintains credentials by:

  • Engaging in professional development activities
  • Submitting CEUs or professional development documentation prior to the deadline
  • Providing a copy of current credentials for personnel files

Conserves supervisors’ 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

TO APPLY:
Email Resume and Cover Letter
Attn: Gina Solari, [email protected]
NO CALLS

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

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

Carousel Child Advocacy Center services ~400 child survivors and their families annually.  Our children deserve the best and the brightest.

Interested in interning at the Carousel Child Advocacy Center? Complete the form below.

Please note:  All current intern openings are filled.  Please complete the form below for to be placed on our waitlist.

Personal Information

Thank you for your interest in an internship at the Carousel Child Advocacy Center. Your information will be shared with the appropriate hiring manager. If we are actively recruiting interns, someone will contact you shortly. If we have a waitlist, you will not be contacted until a place opens.