Lead Child Therapist at Cece Yara Foundation

Job Description

• Our Lead Child Therapist. /Professional Counselor should be a licensed mental health therapist who provide assessment, diagnosis and counseling to children and non-offending family member of children who have been sexually abused and children facing other social problems overcome their depressed state.
• The Lead Therapist must belong to a professionally recognised body.
• The Lead Therapist serves a critical role in our team-based model of servicing Cece Yara Client in need of therapy. Lead Therapist provides extensive training and coaching to Child Helpline Counsellors.
• The Lead Therapist also works closely with the Executive Director to develop programs, create materials for therapy, and prepare data for review and decision making.
• The Lead Child Therapist in addition to her existing role will be responsible for the following

Responsibilities

• Lead therapist will also conduct individual therapy with clients.
• Provide hands on training for new CHL Counsellor
• Monitor, support, and coach Assistant therapist assigned to her in ensuring all treatment plans are being run effectively and as intended
• Act as a liaison between the parents, /Caregiver/Client and the Case Management Team to ensure consistency and clear communication
• Meet regularly with the Case Management Team to discuss caseload and client progress
• Provide hands training for parent and non-offending caregiver.
• Provide Counselling services for Parents or Guardians when necessary.
• Prepare reports on client’s progress.
• Monitor Client’s case files.
• Schedule dates for counselling session.
• Organize and facilitate periodic training sessions for CHL Counselors on Counselling skills, effective response and intervention.
• Collaborate with the CYF team to initiate and implement interventions that will contribute to improved services rendered by the organization.
• Keep the overreaching aim of the organization by ensuring the organization maintains its strategic vision.
• Liaise with other services providers, when required to help make necessary intervention and referrals.
• Write articles on issues related counselling and therapy
• Carry out other duties required by the management of the organisation.