Child/Family Therapist (Full-Time)

About the role

Provides diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for outpatient children, adolescents, and their families using individual, family, and group modalities. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including child psychiatrists, to develop and oversee personalized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, formulates diagnoses, and develops safety and treatment strategies.
• Delivers evidence-based interventions through individual, family, and group therapy approaches.
• Communicates effectively with parents, external agencies, schools, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans.
• Consults with psychiatrists and physicians about patient progress, responses, and treatment recommendations.
• Maintains thorough documentation of clinical services and contacts.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years post-master's psychotherapy experience, with at least one year working predominantly with pediatric populations (0-18 years) within the last five years, or one year post-doctoral experience in pediatric psychotherapy.
• Master's degree (e.g., M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required.
• Licensure from multiple states, including licensing as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health or Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist, with credentials obtained within six months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric outpatient programs, residential or partial hospitalization, including evidence-based group therapies like DBT and Mindfulness.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Training in CBT, DBT, family therapy, parent management, or Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorder interventions.
• Focus on child, adolescent, and family dynamics, including emotional, cognitive, and social development.
• Advanced degrees such as LCSW, PsyD, or PhD preferred.