Child & Adolescent Play Therapist — Evenings & Weekends

Sunstone Counselors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible evenings & weekends

Job summary

Sunstone Counseling is seeking Child and Adolescent Therapists for after-school and/or weekend sessions at our Richmond, VA office. The role supports children ages 3 and up and their families through play therapy-based approaches, with supervision and professional development offered, particularly for pre-licensed clinicians.

You will conduct assessments, collaborate with families, and tailor intervention plans while maintaining thorough documentation and ethical practice in a warm,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field with a focus on children.
• Certification in play therapy is highly desired but not required.
• Must obtain State Board Approval to work as a Resident or hold an existing license in Virginia as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments to determine the therapeutic needs of the child.
• Collaborate with families to support the child’s development and therapeutic goals.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention plans using play therapy and other child-appropriate techniques.
• Monitor and adapt interventions based on the child's progress and evolving needs.
• Participate in peer consultation groups and training sessions to refine therapeutic skills.
• Ensure accurate documentation of sessions, assessments, and progress notes in compliance with insurance and Sunstone Counseling requirements.
• Engage in regular supervision to enhance clinical skills and ensure adherence to ethical standards (Pre-licensed therapist only).

Skills

Play therapy

Child development

Communication

Ethics & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Virginia State Board Approval / LPC/LCSW/LMFT eligible

Job description

Sunstone Counseling is seeking Child and Adolescent Therapists for after-school and/or weekend sessions at our Richmond, VA office. The role supports children ages 3 and up and their families through play therapy-based approaches, with supervision and professional development offered, particularly for pre-licensed clinicians.

You will conduct assessments, collaborate with families, and tailor intervention plans while maintaining thorough documentation and ethical practice in a warm,