Openings for professionals in the field of child traumatic stress. Direct inquires about posting Job Opportunities to: jobs@nctsn.org or by fax at (310) 235-2612

Summary
Supervise and oversee operations of the Trauma Recovery Center. Develop and implement program intervention model. Supervise and evaluate program staff including therapists, case managers and staff assistant. Develop and implement program procedures. Work with other program directors to facilitate continuity of care across programs and to evaluate program effectiveness. Represent the program in interactions with the community. Market services to the community. Evaluate program success by developing and measuring outcomes. Work with development staff to secure and maintain program funding. Develop and manage program budget.

Essential Functions

• 70% Program Management
  Develop and implement program intervention model, including interacting with program trainers and consultants. Develop and implement program procedures. Work with other program directors to facilitate continuity of care across programs and to evaluate program effectiveness. Represent the program in interactions with the community. Oversee the delivery of services in order to promote and maintain quality and client satisfaction. Market services to the community. Evaluate program success by developing and measuring outcomes. Ensure that appropriate resources are made available to program staff. Work with development staff to secure and maintain program funding. Develop and manage program budget. Participate in agency Management Team.
• 30% Clinical Supervision
  Supervise and evaluate program staff including therapists, case managers and staff assistant. Develop and implement plan for training and staff development. Provide both clinical and administrative supervision to program therapists. Responsible to complete competencies on each staff member and ensure that staff are knowledgeable regarding performance expectations and for their own position. Provide performance feedback for assigned clinicians.

Other Functions
Travel within Kansas required.Other duties as assigned.

Education
PhD, Master's degree in social work or psychology or related filed.

Certification/Licensure
PhD, LSCSW, LCMFT, LCP or LCPC

Work Experience
Strong Clinical Assessment and Intervention Skills.
Experience in working with adoptive families.
Prefers experience in program management
Prefers successful supervisory experience.

Contact Information:
Youthville
560 N Exposition St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Tel: 316-264-8317
Email: gsnell@youthville.org

The University of Montana, Department of Psychology, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in our APA-accredited clinical psychology program to begin in Fall 2009. Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology is required. Duties include contributing to the graduate child emphasis in teaching (child interventions, child and adolescent evaluation), and research, undergraduate teaching, and supervision of doctoral and master's research and clinical practica. The teaching load is two courses per semester. We seek candidates with a proven record of excellence in teaching and research. Clinical licensure eligibility in Montana is required.

The Department of Psychology, located in the College of Arts and Sciences, has 24 full-time faculty members and currently offers the Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, school psychology, and animal behavior. Our Ph.D. program in clinical psychology has been APA-accredited since 1970 and adheres to the scientist-practitioner model. The department offers excellent opportunities to develop teaching and research interests that bridge department and college areas. New faculty members are provided research support, including lab space, a reasonable teaching load, and start-up funds for equipment. Salary is competitive in the region. The university seeks to attract active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Missoula is a vibrant community in western Montana with abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. The University of Montana is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award focused on the status of women in science. Additional information about the department is available at http://www.cas.umt.edu/psych .

Screening of completed applications will begin October 15, 2008, and will continue until the position has been filled. Send Curriculum Vitae , three letters of recommendation, all post-secondary transcripts, and representative reprints/preprints to Clinical Child Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812-1584. AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans Preference Employer. This position announcement will be made available in alternative formats upon request.

Responsible to: Medical Director/Program Director

Salary Range: $60,000 + commensurate with experience

Type of Position: Fulltime

General Description: The Unaccompanied Minors Program (UMP) is a new, state-of-the-art project funded by the Health and Human Services Office of Refugee and Resettlement. The purpose of the program is to design and implement a national program to improve the capacity of the Division of Unaccompanied Children's Services (DUCS) to provide trauma-informed services to the children and adolescents under its care. DUCS is responsible for the funding and oversight of a network of shelter and residential programs which house approximately 10,000 unaccompanied minors per year across the United States. This mental health and trauma-focused program will support training and capacity building for DUCS shelters, residential network employees, and front line providers. The program manager will work closely with the director to effectively orchestrate and manage a pool of consultants and partner agencies to carry out the mission of the program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all programmatic and operational aspects of the start-up and operational phases of the program including needs assessment protocol development; adaptation of novel interventions to unaccompanied minor populations; selection of pilot site; piloting of workshops and trainings; website development and supervising remote teams;
• Monitor program activities against the program timelines, goals and objectives to assure that the program is being implemented in accordance with proposed activities;
• Manage evaluation process and write monthly or quarterly reports on program implementation;
• Provide training and technical assistance to shelters and residential programs;
• Provide routine updates to Medical Director/Program Director on progress and challenges; make suggestions to implement changes and implementing changes upon approval;
• In collaboration with UMP team revise training protocols, write reports and recommendation for phase II of the project.
• Coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with collaborating partners both in Massachusetts and across the country through regularly scheduled advisory board and partner meetings, telephone conferences, and site visits;

Educational Qualifications / Experience: Doctoral or Master's degree in mental health field from a nationally recognized accredited school or program. Degree should be in mental health service delivery or related health care field, including Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Nurse with relevant training and experience. Three to five years work experience in an appropriate and relevant setting. Fluency in Spanish required.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Latin American Health Institute, Attn: Human Resources 95 Berkeley St. Boston, MA 02116 or by e-mail to nereida.zayas@lhi.org or fax to 617-247-1924.

The Latin American Health Institute is an affirmative Action/Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

$7,722 - $11,950 MONTHLY
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) Division is seeking candidates with exceptional qualifications to be considered for the Director of the Addictions and Mental Health Division/Principal Executive Manager I. This position is responsible for programs, policies, community services, and state-operated public institutions serving persons with mental illness and alcohol and drug abuse problems. The Division reports to the DHS Director. With a biennial budget just under $1.0 billion, the Division employs more than 1500 persons directly and contracts for services with hundreds of programs at the county and community level across the state. More than 100,000 Oregonians per biennium are serviced through programs under the direction of the Director. This position is executive service and is not represented by a union.

The Director directs all programs to assure attainment of DHS goals and the discharge of its legal duties. The Director is responsible for the direct supervision of two state hospital superintendents, the Division Medical Director, and high level managers responsible for community prevention, treatment and extended care services, and planning and program operations. A key responsibility of the Director is coordinating mental health and addiction services with the others programs and operations within Health Services and across the range of programs and direct service delivery in DHS.

SCOPE OF POSITION
The Director is appointed by, and reports to, the Director of DHS. The Director participates with other Directors as the group that develops policy, coordinates program development, and addresses fiscal and program problems as they arise. Within DHS the Director is an advocate for the needs of those served by the Additions and Mental Health Division. The Director confers with the DHS Director regarding general directions in response to legislative and gubernatorial action. Within these guidelines the Director exercises independence and discretion to plan, budget, organize, staff, direct, coordinate and evaluate the office managers, staff and state hospital superintendents.

REQUIREMENTS
Four years of progressive management experience related to a human services program with an emphasis in addictions and mental health programs which included responsibility for each of the following: Development of program rules and policies; development of long-and short-range goals and plans; program evaluation and budget preparation/management.Graduate-level courses in management may be substituted for one year of the required experience. NOTE: Preference may be given to applicants with graduate-level education in public administration or a related field of study.

CREDENTIALS SUBMISSION
E-mail the following items to jean.fauth@state.or.us(Please indicate Director for the Addictions and Mental Health Division in the subject line of the e-mail):

• A resume that clearly describes your experience, skills and knowledge related to the duties and requirements of the position.
• A narrative explaining how your background, experience and training qualify you for this position.

For additional information please contact Jean Fauth at 503-945-6851.

For the full job description, please click the following link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/jobs/statejobs/print-this-job.cfm?ord=14763&sr=010&datasource=TS

Summary
The Kempe Center in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center is recruiting a Clinical Instructor/Mental Health Clinician for its Denver-Kempe Trauma Collaborative Center. This Center is a collaboration between the Kempe Center and the Denver Department of Human Services. The goal of this Center is to bring evidence-based mental health interventions to children involved in Children's Protective Services. Clinicians will learn evidence-based interventions appropriate for abused and neglected children birth to 12 years of age. Interventions will involve providing home-based and/or clinic-based mental health services to meet the social and emotional needs of neglected and/or abused children and their foster, biological, and kinship caregivers.

Training in evidence-based interventions, infant mental health, child development, and related topics is provided upon hire with on-going learning through research articles, conferences, etc. We put a strong emphasis on team support; weekly individual and group supervision is provided. This position can range from part- to full-time.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend all required training sessions in evidence-based practices, infant mental health, child/parent development, assessment and observation techniques.
• Learn to use evidence-based interventions for abused and neglected children and their families with fidelity.
• Participate in development of new evidence based interventions and collect all required clinical/research data.
• Carry assigned caseload and work with foster, kinship and biological parents.
• Notify supervisor of emergency situations promptly, verbally and with written follow-up.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with child welfare caseworkers.
• Have the ability to respond with flexibility to client needs
• Keep accurate, up-to-date process recordings of sessions, regular participation in individual and group supervision, and provide testimony in court when necessary.
• Must be prompt for client appointments, submitting required reports, and keeping in touch with supervisor and families as needed.

Required Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced mental health clinician to complete our clinical team. A master's degree in social work or a related field is required; candidate can be working on state licensure. Candidates must provide their own reliable transportation for in-home cases; reimbursement for mileage will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications
A strong interest and experience in child trauma and in infant/toddler/preschool/middle childhood development is important. Ability to speak Spanish is also desirable.

Salary and BenefitsSalary is commensurate with experience. This is a salaried position with benefits. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at www.cusys.edu/pbs .

Review of applications begin immediately, continuing until position is filled.

To Apply for this Position OnlinePlease go to www.jobsatcu.com and apply for Job Posting #805838

Send Materials to
Please send cover letter and rsum to Evelin Gomez, Ph.D., The Kempe Center, 1825 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218 or gomez.evelin@tchden.org

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The Clinical Social Worker II is a primary therapist to children and families traumatized by abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence. The clinical social worker completes the assessments and develops the diagnosis and the treatment plan for the child and family.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work
• Must be licensed in the State of Maryland, by the Board of Social Work Examiners, Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Certified Social Worker - Clinical
• Must have at least 2 years experience related to providing services to children in the child welfare population who have experienced abuse, neglect or other emotional disturbances.

Kennedy Krieger offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including 401K, day care subsidy and a tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependents.

Please submit resume and salary requirements online at www.jobs.kennedykrieger.org

The Family Center of the Kennedy Krieger Institute seeks a Supervising Clinical Social Worker. This is an exceptional opportunity to act as the primary therapist to children, adolescents and their families exposed to abuse, neglect and community violence. You will complete assessments, treatment plans and daily contact notes. You have opportunities to participate in departmental research and/or committee projects.

Requirements include a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work. Must be licensed in the state of Maryland by the Board of SW Examiners at the LCSW-C level and have 4 postgraduate years of experience in providing services to children, adolescents and young adults with emotional disabilities, trauma experiences/exposure to maltreatment.

We offer an excellent salary benefits. Please apply online at www.jobs.kennedykrieger.org, reference ID #43271.

The State of Delaware's Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families' Division of Child Mental Health

Contractual service contracts being awarded are: Project Director, Psychologist (providing clinical training), Communications Coordinator, Clinical Care Consultant (for care management), and 2 Clinical Coordinators.

Request for Proposals are available at http://www.kids.delaware.gov by clicking on "Request for Proposals" under the "Information" section.

Last date to submit proposal: January 15, 2009, 2:00 pm. RFP can also be obtained by contacting Ryan Bolles, Contract Administrator, DSCYF, Wilmington, DE 302-892-4557.