Therapist I

Childhelp®; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nonprofit organization is seeking a Licensed Therapist (LMSW/LAC/LAPC) to provide trauma-informed care and clinical services to children and families. The role includes delivering individual, family, and group counseling, conducting crisis intervention, and coordinating with protective services. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and a state-required license. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills are essential. Join us and help ensure safety and healing for vulnerable children and families in a mission-focused work culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and state-required license are must-haves.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and families is essential.
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to children and families in crisis.
• Deliver trauma-informed care and therapeutic services.
• Conduct case management and collaborate with community partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

State-required license or certification (LAC, LMSW, LAPC)

Job description

Licensed Therapist (LMSW/LAC/LAPC) – Child & Family Services

About the Company

Our teams provide trauma-informed care, mental health counseling, therapeutic services, and clinical intervention to support the healing of vulnerable children and families. Through child abuse prevention, child welfare services, crisis counseling, crisis intervention, and strong child advocacy, we work collaboratively to ensure safety, hope, and long-term well-being.

About the Role

• Direct, compassionate clinical care for children and families in a child welfare context
• Provide trauma-informed care, clinical intervention, and therapeutic services
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based practices
• Provide crisis counseling and crisis intervention as needed
• Conduct case management and coordinate with child protective services and community partners
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support comprehensive child advocacy
• Participate in clinical trainings, case reviews, and team meetings
• Maintain compliance with ethical guidelines, licensing requirements, and mandatory reporting laws
• Contribute to a positive, mission-focused workplace culture committed to child safety and healing

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field
• State-required license or certification (LAC, LMSW, LAPC, etc.)
• Ability to work with vulnerable children and families
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork

Required Skills

• Master’s Degree in related field
• State-required license or certification (LAC, LMSW, LAPC, etc.)
• Ability to work with vulnerable children and families
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork

Preferred Skills

• Experience in trauma-informed care
• Experience with child welfare, crisis counseling, or nonprofit program support
• Commitment to Childhelp’s mission of child abuse prevention and victim advocacy
• In-person work
• May require occasional on-call or adjusted hours based on client needs
• Supportive, trauma-informed workplace culture

Join Childhelp and help create a world where every child feels safe, seen, and supported.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the Licensed Therapist role within Childhelp’s Child & Family Services program. The posting may include additional related roles or locations.