Job Summary:
The Child/Adolescent Therapist provides individual and family therapy to children facing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help children improve their emotional well-being and develop healthy coping strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual therapy sessions for children and adolescents.
- Assess the emotional and psychological needs of children/adolescents through interviews, observations, and standardized assessments.
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment results.
- Use a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and family therapy, to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral problems.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to ensure effective treatment and progress monitoring.
- Provide support and guidance to parents and caregivers on how to support the child’s/adolescent’s mental health and development.
- Maintain confidential records of sessions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities to stay current on best practices and therapeutic methods.
- Engage with children/adolescents in a supportive and empathetic manner to build trust and rapport.
- Ensure that children/adolescents and families feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the therapy process.
Required Qualifications:- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- Valid state licensure (e.g., LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT,).
- Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic or clinical setting.
- Strong understanding of child/adolescent development and common mental health issues in children and adolescents.
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and adjust strategies as needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:- Specialized training in child-focused therapeutic modalities such as play therapy or trauma-informed care.
- Experience working with diverse populations and various cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Work Environment and Pay:Child therapists typically work in private practices, schools, or medical centers. They also provide virtual therapy sessions.
Pay up to $55 per hour.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Greensboro, NC 27407: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Tel: 336.294.1349
Email: sscounseling1@yahoo.com
3405 W. Wendover Avenue (Clifton Road)Suite A
Greensboro, NC 27407-1525