Licensed Professional Counselor – Pediatric Therapy Team
The Pediatric Place is hiring a Licensed Professional Counselor to join our collaborative pediatric therapy team serving children and families throughout West Central Missouri. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive pediatric setting focused on helping children build confidence, emotional regulation, and lifelong success.
About the role
As a Licensed Professional Counselor at The Pediatric Place, you will provide individualized counseling services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of pediatric patients. You will implement evidence-based treatment strategies while building strong relationships with children, families, and fellow healthcare professionals to promote long-term success and well-being.
The Pediatric Place believes in treating the whole child through an interprofessional and family-centered approach. Our multidisciplinary team works together to create meaningful outcomes for children while fostering a supportive, positive, and collaborative workplace culture for employees.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling services for children ages 3–18 years
- Implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s needs
- Utilize therapeutic approaches including play therapy, EMDR, person-centered therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused interventions
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, and behavior analysts
- Support children and families through compassionate and effective counseling strategies
- Maintain accurate documentation and treatment records
- Participate in interdisciplinary team collaboration and care planning
- Educate and communicate effectively with families and caregivers
- Create a supportive, safe, and engaging therapeutic environment
Requirements
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure required
- Passion for working with children and families
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
- Experience with pediatric populations preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
Skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Passion for helping children and families succeed
- Collaborative team-oriented mindset
- Knowledge of evidence-based counseling techniques
- Ability to adapt therapeutic strategies to individual patient needs
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary pediatric environment
Pay
Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 – $60,000 annually.
Schedule
Full-time schedule with Monday through Friday hours. Flexible scheduling opportunities available.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible scheduling
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Professional development assistance
- CEU reimbursement
- Supportive and collaborative team environment