About this Adult Trauma and Family Violence Therapist role at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Overview:
The Adult Trauma and Family Violence Therapist assesses adults affected by interpersonal violence and develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals. They provide ongoing counseling using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, CPT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. The role requires accurate, timely documentation that meets organizational, regulatory, and Joint Commission standards. Clinicians also coordinate referrals for specialized services and collaborate with family-focused programs to support clients with children, ensuring integrated, trauma-informed, and family-centered care.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Advocates for children and their families, connecting them with the appropriate resources for their situation and assisting with coordination.
- Collaborates with families to develop service plans that incorporate their strengths, visions, goals, and priorities.
- Completes all required documentation and paperwork requirements in a competent, legible, and timely manner consistent with legal and agency policy or program mandates.
- Educates families on expected developmental milestones for their child and routine medical and health services.
- Ensures confidentiality of clients and complies with related hospital policies, federal and state regulations, and established program guidlines.
- Implements appropriate interventions and services to families, providing education, support, and problem solving.
- Utilizes appropriate developmental screening and assessment techniques.
Education Requirement:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, or related field, required.
Licensure Requirement:
Independent Ohio licensure in social work or counseling (LISW, PCC), preferred.
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
- 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.
Experience:
- Two years of experience in social services, or related field, with an emphasis on trauma, preferred.
- Experience working with sexual victimization or domestic violence victims, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Sitting
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Working at Heights
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
