Therapist, Early Childhood

About the role

The Early Childhood Therapist collaborates with teachers, children, and parents participating in the Community Action Project’s Early Childhood Programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. Therapist is staffed with a full multidisciplined Family & Children's Services team at each site to create a supportive and inviting work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based, infant/early childhood mental health consultation and outpatient treatment services for children 0-5, and their families.
• Uses Infant/Early Childhood Consultation Model to build teacher/parent ability to assist with children’s healthy growth and development.
• Provides on-site classroom consultation to early childhood educators, through live coaching and modeling of teacher strategies, to increase teacher supports, reduce classroom concerns, support social/emotional classroom environments, and improve student/teacher relationships.
• Conducts presentations for parents and/or teachers on topics related to positive parenting and social/emotional child development.
• Treats children and families recovering from adversity and trauma using evidence-based practices.
• Promotes positive parenting, social/emotional health, family well-being, and reduces stigma around mental health.
• Hosts parent mental health groups, such as maternal depression and stress management.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work or its equivalent from an accredited school.
• Knowledge and experience in early childhood mental health, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Licensed as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the State of Oklahoma or under supervision for licensure.
• Valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift clients or assist clients with daily living needs [early childhood clients].

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or its equivalent from an accredited school.
• Experience in early childhood mental health, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Licensed as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the State of Oklahoma or under supervision for licensure.
• Valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift clients or assist clients with daily living needs [early childhood clients].

Skills

• Evidence-based practices in early childhood mental health and therapy.
• Consultation and coaching skills for teachers and parents.
• Outpatient treatment services for children and families.
• Parent education and support groups facilitation.
• Collaborative team-based care delivery.

Benefits

• $69K+ annually for Licensed Therapists [value of extra 25 PTO days built into compensation]
• $63K+ annually for Therapists under supervision PLUS $2,000 Sign on Bonus!
• 58 days PTO 1st year!
• Additional 25 paid days off on top of 33 agency PTO days
• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Retail Savings 403(b) Plan with up to 6% Employer Match
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-Paid Professional Development and CEUs
• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule coincides with school schedules of Tulsa Public and Union Public schools

Pay

• $69K+ annually for Licensed Therapists [value of extra 25 PTO days built into compensation]
• $63K+ annually for Therapists under supervision PLUS $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule on school days

Benefits

• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Retail Savings 403(b) Plan with up to 6% Employer Match
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-Paid Professional Development and CEUs
• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule coincides with school schedules of Tulsa Public and Union Public schools

Company

• Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction.
• This model is characterized by an innovative, team-based approach and whole-person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.
• Utilizes Multi-disciplinary Teams, Staff Work Collaboratively To Provide a Coordinated Effort To Enhance Client Recovery.
• Robust CCBHC Services Often Result In Better Client Outcomes And Quality Of Care Due To Increased access to care and crisis services.
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients.
• Increased access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs.
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

• This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.
• Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.