TASK Therapist
Children's Hope Alliance
Summary
At Children's Hope Alliance, we serve youth and families with complex needs—helping them build safer futures and stronger relationships. As a TASK Therapist, you'll be at the forefront of that mission, providing specialized clinical care to children and adolescents who have caused sexual harm.
Job description
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At Children's Hope Alliance, we serve youth and families with complex needs—helping them build safer futures and stronger relationships. As a TASK Therapist, you'll be at the forefront of that mission, providing specialized clinical care to children and adolescents who have caused sexual harm.
What You'll Do
Deliver High-Impact Clinical Care
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches
- Complete Comprehensive Evaluations of Sexual Harm (CESH) and make recommendations for treatment, placement, and safety planning
- Conduct clinical assessments and mental status evaluations to guide care
- Develop meaningful, individualized treatment plans rooted in assessment data
- Support youth and families in building safe, sustainable behaviors across home, school, and community settings
Lead Clinical Decision-Making
- Serve as the clinical lead on multidisciplinary teams
- Co-facilitate Child and Family Team meetings and guide care planning
- Advocate for youth in schools, courts, and community systems
- Recommend the least restrictive, most effective level of care
Guide & Supervise Team Members
- Supervise and support TASK Case Managers in treatment planning and documentation
- Ensure quality and compliance across treatment plans and records
- Provide consultation, coaching, and support to strengthen team performance
Ensure Quality & Compliance
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Maintain compliance with Medicaid, DJJ, and other regulatory standards
- Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance processes
- Track client progress through assessments, life plans, and outcome tools
Support Continuity of Care
- Develop discharge plans and step-down recommendations
- Coordinate with external providers to ensure smooth transitions
- Assist families in accessing resources that support long-term stability
What You Bring
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
- Experience working with youth and families with complex behavioral needs
- Ability to balance clinical expertise with compliance and documentation requirements
- Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide others
- Strong communication skills across clinical, legal, and community settings
- A commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care
Requirements
- Minimum of Master's Degree in a human service field
- NC licensure or provisional licensure in one of the following disciplines: LPC, LCSW, LMFT
- Strongly preferred one experience in human service field
- Preferred credentialing with various MCOs
- Preferred experience with populations who have caused sexual harm and/or adolescents under the court's jurisdiction
- Preferred knowledge of and experience with family systems, family therapy, and behavioral interventions
- Must be culturally sensitive to clients and families and support cultural diversity throughout the program
- Requires effective communication, decision making, analytical, interpersonal, leadership and professionalism skills and abilities
- Must be familiar with supervision and group facilitation
- Must have basic computer and math skills
- Must have a valid North Carolina's Driver's License
- Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal, HCPR and driving checks
Company overview
Children's Hope Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to children, youth, and families. The organization specializes in trauma-informed care, offering a range of therapeutic interventions and support services designed to help young people overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, intensive in-home therapy, community-based programs, and specialized treatment for trauma and developmental disorders. As a mission-driven organization, Children's Hope Alliance focuses on creating safe, nurturing environments where children can heal and develop the skills needed for healthy functioning. They work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to provide holistic support systems. The organization's approach emphasizes evidence-based practices and individualized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs. Their work addresses critical mental health needs in communities, particularly for vulnerable populations who may face barriers to accessing quality mental health services.