Child/Family Therapist (Full-Time)

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. provides diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for outpatient children, adolescents, and their families, using individual, family, and group modalities.

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including child psychiatrists, to develop personalized treatment plans. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining detailed documentation while coordinating with parents and external providers to support optimal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field (e.g., MSW, MS, MA, MEd).
• Two years post-master's psychotherapy experience with pediatric populations (0–18) in the last five years, or one year post-doctoral pediatric experience.
• Licensure as Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health/Counselor, MFT, or Psychologist; license within six months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop safety and treatment strategies.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions through individual, family, and group therapy.
• Communicate with parents, schools, and healthcare providers about treatment plans.
• Consult with psychiatrists/physicians about patient progress and treatment recommendations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of clinical services and contacts.

Skills

Pediatric psychotherapy

Master's degree in social work/psych

State licensure

NPI

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for outpatient children, adolescents, and their families using individual, family, and group modalities. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including child psychiatrists, to develop and oversee personalized treatment plans.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, formulates diagnoses, and develops safety and treatment strategies.
• Delivers evidence-based interventions through individual, family, and group therapy approaches.
• Communicates effectively with parents, external agencies, schools, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans.
• Consults with psychiatrists and physicians about patient progress, responses, and treatment recommendations.
• Maintains thorough documentation of clinical services and contacts.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-master's psychotherapy experience, with at least one year working predominantly with pediatric populations (0-18 years) within the last five years, or one year post-doctoral experience in pediatric psychotherapy.
• Master's degree (e.g., M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required.
• Licensure from multiple states, including licensing as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health or Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist, with credentials obtained within six months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric outpatient programs, residential or partial hospitalization, including evidence-based group therapies like DBT and Mindfulness.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Training in CBT, DBT, family therapy, parent management, or Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorder interventions.
• Focus on child, adolescent, and family dynamics, including emotional, cognitive, and social development.
• Advanced degrees such as LCSW, PsyD, or PhD preferred.