Therapist/Forensic Interviewer

Family & Children's Place of Louisville, KY, is looking to hire a full-time Forensic Interviewer/Therapist to provide forensic interviews with children and adolescents.

This human services position earns an hourly pay of $26.15 - $29.74 and a $300 sign-on bonus paid over the first year. We also offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) plan, paid time off (PTO), vacation time, paid sick time, up to 10 paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. A $200/month stipend is paid to assist you in the supervision needed to achieve your full licensure. The Forensic Interviewer/Therapist works Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional weekends. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE

Family & Children's Place is an equal-opportunity nonprofit organization that strives to keep families intact and provide children and family members the emotional support necessary to maintain family stability. We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our staff, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Since 1883, we have served as a critical presence in Louisville, providing help to our most vulnerable citizens -- children, whose lives we've often saved from abuse and neglect. We are here because we believe in this city and the promise and power of working together to make life richer. Our goal is to improve our society, help children become strong again, defend those in need, and contribute to the health of our city's future.

Our continued success depends on recruiting, selecting, and retaining the most qualified personnel. We search for employees who are looking to make a career out of caring and are willing to commit to providing the highest quality of service to our clients. Our employees are as passionate about their work as we are, so we strive to foster a supportive work culture that gives them the space to build successful careers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FORENSIC INTERVIEWER/THERAPIST

As a Forensic Interviewer/Therapist, you play a key role in providing interventions, coordination, collaboration, and advocacy services on behalf of children and families. This position utilizes trauma-informed, evidence-based practices and policies in its service delivery. The FI/Therapist works with law enforcement and prosecutors to ensure court-admissible information is collected, provides expert witness testimony for court, provides and coordinates information to all invested parties, and serves as a liaison to other treatment agencies. Additionally, the forensic interviewer's duties include conducting forensic interviews of children and adolescents when an allegation of abuse has been made, or a traumatic event has been witnessed.

Furthermore, you perform clinical work, including interventions, on behalf of children and families by providing trauma-informed services that will benefit the individual you're working with. You offer referral services when needed so your clients know the different resources available. You approach each case with compassion and empathy to ensure the children and families you work with feel comfortable around you. Being able to make a direct, positive impact on your clients' lives brings you great fulfillment and motivates you to put forth your best effort each day in this social work position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FORENSIC INTERVIEWER/THERAPIST

• Master's Degree in a mental health field
• 2 years post-degree experience in counseling, preferably with a population to be served to work as a therapist.
• With 3 years of experience and training (provided), you can work as a forensic interviewer
• License or certification to practice in the state where assigned

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. Please fill out our mobile-friendly application if you feel you would be right for this social work job with our nonprofit. We look forward to meeting you!