Child/Family Therapist (Full-Time, Days)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to age groups, including assessment, differential diagnosis, and safety planning.
• Implement individual, family, and group therapies, ensuring effective communication with families, outside agencies, and school systems regarding treatment.
• Consult with medical staff about patient progress, treatment responses, and clinical documentation.

Requirements

• At least two years of post‑master’s supervised psychotherapy experience with a focus on pediatric populations, or one year of post‑doctoral supervised experience with children and adolescents within the last five years.
• Master’s degree (e.g., M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required.
• Credentials from multiple states are required upon hire, including licensing in primary work state and additional state credentials post‑hire.
• Licenses such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist are needed within six months of hire, depending on the role.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric outpatient programs, evidence‑based treatments like DBT and Mindfulness, and documentation in electronic medical records.
• Training in CBT, family therapy, parent management, and Autism Spectrum Disorder interventions.
• Specialization in child and adolescent developmental and family dynamics; advanced degrees (LCSW, PsyD, PhD) preferred.