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POETIC is seeking a licensed therapist with experience working with youth who have experienced complex trauma. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing evidence-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Trauma-Focused CognitiveBehavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Any candidate we consider must embody POETIC’s 11Core Values, possess a high level of personal insight and strong interpersonal resilience, be willing to receive and give appropriate feedback, be an exceptional professional team player (while maintaining personal boundaries), have a strong command of behaviorism and dialectics, and most importantly, put youth first in every decision/action.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Ensure ethical standards are upheld with fidelity.
• Provide individual,group, family andparentpsychotherapy under an evidence-basedmodel.
• Conduct thorough risk, needs, and strengthsassessment of every youth on a regular basis while workingtowards the progression of goals in treatment.
• Diligent with notes and data collection whilesupporting the organizations focus on outcome research and efficacy.
• Work collaboratively in our multi-disciplinary team meetings (therapists, case managers,educators and community partners) toensure we are upholding the needs of the youth and family.
• Advocate for the youth and family within the various systems they are a part of (juvenile justice,foster care and school).
• Be available 24/7 for DBT coaching calls for youth and parents.

Character Requirements: Self-aware, possessstrong ethical boundaries, takes initiative, clinically competent, organized,exhibits follow through, team-oriented, professional, passionate about POETIC’smission.

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Job Type: Full-time

Minimum Education: Master’s degree with Texas state license, Doctoral degree preferred.