Child First Therapist (Scotland County)

Coastal Horizons; Laurinburg (NC); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health insurance

Educational loan repayment

Retirement plan/401K

PTO and paid holidays

Employee engagement activities

Résumé du poste

A leading organization is seeking a Child First Program Clinician to work collaboratively with families and provide home-based interventions. The role requires a Master's or Doctoral level mental health provider with experience in parent-child therapy and a commitment to trauma-informed practices. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, relationship-based, psychodynamic, and early childhood development theories.
• Experience with mental health assessments in early childhood settings.

Responsabilités

• Engage families referred to the Child First home-based intervention.
• Provide home-based psychotherapeutic interventions using relational and dyadic modalities.
• Conduct mental health and developmental assessments and consultations.

Connaissances

Communication

Organizational Skills

Self-reflection

Formation

Master’s or Doctoral level mental health provider

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Child First Therapist (Scotland County)

JOB TITLE: Child First Program Clinician

Job Description: Partners with a Family Resource Coordinator to engage families referred to the Child First home-based intervention. Uses trauma-informed CPP, a relationship-based, dyadic, parent-child treatment model focusing on primary attachment relationships. Engages with both caregiver and child supportively and reflectively. The intervention aims to help caregivers understand developmental challenges, reflect on child behavior, support problem-solving, and comprehend the psychodynamic relationship between parental feelings, history, and responses. Also provides consultation to early care and education teachers as needed.

Required Educational/Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral level mental health provider (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, psychologist)
• At least three years of experience working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families, including parent-child therapy and play therapy with children aged 0-5. CPP training is highly valued.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborate with families and the Family Resource Coordinator during assessments.
• Develop clinical formulations and Child and Family Plans of Care.
• Provide home-based psychotherapeutic interventions using relational and dyadic modalities.
• Assist caregivers in understanding their personal histories and current parenting practices.
• Help prevent crises related to harm or removal risks, in consultation with supervisors.
• Conduct mental health and developmental assessments and consultations.
• Utilize videotaping to enhance therapy and supervision.
• Participate in reflective supervision and the Child First Learning Collaborative.
• Maintain documentation for accountability and reimbursement.
• Engage in clinical and administrative activities as needed.

Additional Information:

• Openness to learning and self-reflection; participation in supervision.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, relationship-based, psychodynamic, and early childhood development theories.
• Experience with mental health assessments in early childhood settings.
• Ability to work with adults facing mental health, substance use, and cognitive challenges.
• Experience in diverse community settings.
• Second language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, others) are highly valued.
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills; reliable vehicle and insurance for home visits.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Educational loan repayment and career growth opportunities
• Retirement plan/401K
• PTO, paid holidays, and employee engagement activities

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via our Careers Page. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail]. We look forward to your application!

EEO Statement: Coastal Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.