Southmountain Children & Family Services is looking for a licensed clinician rostered in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Nebo, NC for their Foster Care Community.

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TEDI BEAR CAC
East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Greenville, NC

Social Worker/Child Advocate (full-time)

The Social Worker/Child Advocate will provide assessment and/or advocacy following allegations of child abuse and severe neglect to promote and strengthen improved outcomes for children. Will work with other TEDI BEAR assessment team members including Advocates, Social Workers, and Medical Providers. Will provide social work services in evaluation and assessment, including gathering information, and family assessments with caregivers and children. Collaborate with other agency professionals to include county department of social services case workers, law enforcement officers, the child, the family, or other outside resources to obtain additional details and background relative to the case being evaluated. Provide coordination of TEDI BEAR CAC assessment services. This includes scheduling patients who have been referred to the clinic. As Child Advocate will establish rapport with victims and provide opportunity for medical play/preparation for medical examination with actual medical equipment to educate patient/victim in a developmentally appropriate manner to help diffuse unrealistic fears and anxieties. Interpret child’s perception of clinic visit as revealed through play and other means of communication, including verbal and nonverbal. Provide developmental screenings based on observation and/or standardized scales. Provide consultation to the team regarding developmental status and individual needs of children to promote coping during the evaluation phase. Provide assurance to children and caregivers through instruction and information. Use appropriate methods for preparing children and families for diagnostic procedures. Provide emotional support during identified stress points in the evaluation process. Utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping. Extend support to family members with respect to their own stress and needs (i.e. provision of emotional support and education including activities and therapeutic play for siblings). Assist in patient information management through use of database and case file with accuracy and timeliness. Collecting data regarding hospital consults and evaluation outcomes of children seen for evaluations. Provide victim advocacy services to children and their non-offending caregivers through dissemination of information regarding victim services in their respective communities. Assist caregivers through completing necessary documentation and providing notary services for access to Crimes Compensation.

For the full job description, additional details and/or to apply, please visit:www.ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13124

Physician Extender II (PNP or FNP)

As an advanced level clinical provider, this person will extend the services of the Division of General Pediatrics and the TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center. The physician extender will be involved in providing comprehensive evaluations for children suspected of being abused and/or neglected by obtaining a history and performing necessary examinations including colposcopy and labs, and participate (with the team) in the final assessment and recommendations. Communication with law enforcement and social service agencies is an important duty; occasional court testimony is required. The medical director of TEDI BEAR CAC or another of the attending physicians or other physician extenders who participate in TEDI BEAR CAC evaluations will be available for training, consultation, and review to the extent necessary.
This provider will also be involved in teaching of medical students and residents in clinical settings.
Opportunities may be provided within the Division of General Pediatrics depending upon need, experience, and interest. These may include any of the following: provision of primary care pediatric services, especially health maintenance provision; primary adolescent health care; and assistance in division research activities.

For the full job description, additional details and/or to apply, please visit:www.ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13105