Center for Transforming Lives·Fort Worth, Texas
Provide high-quality, trauma-informed clinical counseling services to women and children to disrupt the cycle of poverty. Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based modalities, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Vision insurance SUMMARY The Therapists within CTL’s Clinical Counseling Services work side-by-side with women and their children throughout Tarrant County to disrupt the cycle of poverty by providing comprehensive clinical counseling services. Duties include ensuring Clinical Counseling Services are delivered consistently with program design, including the Cycles of Well-being, Trauma-Informed Care core principles, a two- generation approach, and contract requirements. The Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality therapeutic approaches utilizing a range of modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, or other evidence-based modalities that are proven effective in serving trauma. The Therapist may also act as a resource in training and consulting with CTL employees and partner agencies.
· Build safe, trusting relationships, and exercise appropriate boundaries and interactions with program participants. · Demonstrate deep understanding of trauma and the impact on adults and children as evidenced by application of trauma-informed (i.e., safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, cultural competence), two-generation approach care principles through the provision of clinical services and decision making. · Provide intensive, culturally responsive, individualized, strength-based, therapeutic services by implementing a trauma-informed, two-generation approach. · Attend and actively participate in trauma-focused clinical consultation and individual and group supervision. Apply suggested trauma-informed strategies and interventions consistently. · Promote and support cross-collaboration with internal and external programs and services to ensure women and their children are referred and linked to need-driven supportive services. · Review assessment activities used to identify strengths and needs and complete trauma screenings in adherence to related program Policies and Procedures. Compile into a trauma-informed, strength- based, individualized plan of care. Utilize internal mechanisms to track timely completion of referrals, screening activities, and re-evaluations. · Ensure program participant progress is regularly monitored, including discharge readiness; identification of unmet needs; and mental health-focused interventions through Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT). Participate in other consultations to represent the clinical needs of the program participant, as needed. · Prepare, document, and maintain all therapeutic notes, records, reports, data, forms, and other necessary clinical documentation, promptly. All documentation must meet the required standards set by best practice standards and federal and state regulations/rules.
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and a valid clinical licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. Candidates must have clinical experience providing trauma-informed services to adults and children.
Market context
Therapist openings in Texas often reflect steady demand in behavioral health, schools, and community care settings. These roles are competitive because employers look for a Texas LCDC license or higher, familiarity with Joint Commission Standards, and strong confidentiality practices. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of compliance-focused client care.