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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Child Therapist to join our mental health team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child psychology and be skilled in providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. As a Child Therapist, you will work closely with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized treatment plans that support the mental and emotional well-being of young clients.
Your primary responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing treatment goals, and providing individual and group therapy sessions. You will use evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and family systems therapy to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential client records, monitoring progress, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
In this role, strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working with children of various ages and backgrounds, as well as their families and support systems. You should be empathetic, patient, and able to build trust and rapport with young clients. Collaboration with other professionals such as pediatricians, educators, and social workers is also a key component of this position.
The successful candidate will hold a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, and must be licensed or license-eligible in their state of practice. Experience working with children in clinical or school settings is highly preferred.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated mental health professional who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are committed to helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as CBT and play therapy
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary
- Educate families on mental health issues and coping strategies
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings
- Stay current with developments in child psychology and therapy methods
Requirements
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- State licensure or license eligibility as a therapist or counselor
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and adolescents
- Strong knowledge of child development and mental health disorders
- Proficiency in therapeutic techniques such as CBT and play therapy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with children and families
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Commitment to ethical and professional standards
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends if needed
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with children and adolescents?
- Which therapeutic approaches do you use most frequently?
- How do you handle resistance or lack of engagement from a child client?
- Can you describe a challenging case and how you managed it?
- How do you involve families in the therapeutic process?
- What strategies do you use to build trust with young clients?
- Are you licensed or license-eligible in this state?
- How do you stay current with developments in child therapy?
- What is your experience with crisis intervention?
- How do you manage your caseload and documentation responsibilities?
