Child Development Therapist - Trauma-Informed & Parent Support

Northlake Behavioral Health; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System’s Ness Center is seeking a Child Development & Prevention Therapist to provide clinical services within the Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Program. You will deliver individual and group therapy, support child development, and offer parenting education in a trauma-informed, family-centered setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field and active Louisiana licensure; BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Active Louisiana clinical license (LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, or LPC).
• Experience in trauma-informed care and substance use.
• Knowledge of child development, family therapy, and maternal mental health.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy addressing children’s developmental, emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related needs.
• Provide child-focused prevention education and coordinate parenting education.
• Model nurturing parenting techniques to strengthen parent-child bonding.
• Support children’s emotional regulation through trauma-informed interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for children and residents as needed.
• Observe and document children’s progress, developmental needs, interventions, and referrals.
• Coordinate with PPW Manager and clinical team on developmental referrals and family support.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required clinical documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Parenting education

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Louisiana clinical license (LCSW/LMSW/PLPC/LPC)

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health System’s Ness Center is seeking a Child Development & Prevention Therapist to provide clinical services within the Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Program. You will deliver individual and group therapy, support child development, and offer parenting education in a trauma-informed, family-centered setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field and active Louisiana licensure; BLS certification preferred.