Child Therapist

MedStar Health; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a part-time Child Therapist to work in the Chapel Hill area. This role involves assessing and treating at-risk children aged 3-11, utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Child Parent Psychotherapy and TF-CBT. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and relevant licensure, bringing skills in working with youth and families to a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Discounts on local child care

Qualifications

• Must be fully licensed (e.g., LCMHC, LCSW).
• Experience with at-risk children ages 3-11 required.
• Training in evidence-based modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with current Child Therapist/Supervisor to assess at-risk children.
• Utilize dyadic treatment model for therapeutic interventions.
• Availability in the afternoons between 2-6 PM for approximately 20 hours per week.

Skills

Child Parent Psychotherapy

Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up

TF-CBT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Certification as a licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Approximately 20 hours per week; primarily afternoons on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Department	OBGYN-Horizons - 412480
Career Area	Other
Posting Open Date	05/28/2025
Application Deadline	07/03/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Child Therapist
Position Number	20052239
Vacancy ID	S025416
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	20
Work Schedule
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$28.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months or less

Position Information

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

UNC Horizons is seeking a part-time licensed child and family therapist to work afternoons (M-Th; typically 2-6PM) as needed in the Chapel Hill area. Child therapist will work with current Child Therapist/Supervisor to assess and treat at-risk children ages 3-11. We use a dyadic treatment model, so familiarity with dyadic interventions is preferred, such as Child Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up, TFCBT, etc. Hours will vary based on case load but approximately 5-20 hours per week.

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board.

Therapist must be fully licensed (LCMHC, LCSW, etc.) with experience working with at-risk children ages birth 3-11. Preferences for training in evidence-based modalities, such as TF-CBT, Circle of Security Parenting, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up.

Knowledge of or interest in gender-specific substance abuse treatment is preferred; Experience working with justice-involve individuals, maternal/child health, child mental health, and substance use treatment.

Must be able to ascend/descend stairs. Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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