Mental Health Therapist

Positive Bright Start; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Active waiting list for clients

Job summary

A community health organization in Lawrence, KS is looking for a Mental Health Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions to children under 5 and their families. The role requires a licensed clinician with Play Therapy experience. Responsibilities include maintaining records, facilitating referrals, and engaging in community resources. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule and specific benefits such as paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed clinician with a relevant degree.
• Experience in Play Therapy is essential.
• Ability to pass child abuse/neglect registry check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions under supervision.
• Assist parents with referrals to community resources.
• Maintain electronic records and assessment data.

Skills

Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Play Therapy experience

Theraplay experience

Early childhood experience

Good communication skills

Education

MSW, MFT, LPC or related field

Job description

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Job Details

Job type: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week, flexible schedule

Schedule: hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:30-6pm

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Active waiting list, start seeing clients right away

Purpose

To provide therapeutic interventions to children under the age of 5 and their families in Douglas County

Reporting

Direct report to the Team Leader of Therapeutic Interventions of Positive Bright Start

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Team Leader, provide intensive intervention for identified children. This may include, but not be limited to Play Therapy and Theraplay.
• In partnership with parents, identify the need for and facilitate referrals to community resources and/or additional mental health services as appropriate.
• Assist parents, teachers, caregivers to structure environments, routines and interactions that contribute to positive behavior possibly using positive behavior support strategies that promotes positive social emotional outcomes for children.
• Maintain information regarding parents or children, or other information of a personal nature shared by a parent in confidence.
• Offer resources and strategies to parents and staff to enhance relationships, create appropriate environments, and teach social-emotional skills in children.
• Maintain appropriate and timely electronic records for all clients.
• Collect and maintain assessment data as required by any and all grants that provide funding for this position.
• Lead or co-lead parenting classes or workshops as assigned.

Other Duties

• Participate with other staff members in PBS activities such as all staff meetings, agency fundraisers and community events, training events, etc.
• Maintain a cooperative working atmosphere with coworkers
• Assist with office upkeep, as assigned
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Clinician -- MSW, MFT, LPC or related field
• Play Therapy experience
• Theraplay or Attachment training preferred
• Early childhood experience
• Strengths Perspective
• Knowledge of community organizations, agencies and resources Able to establish rapport and communicate with a wide variety of people Good oral, written and phone communication skills
• Ability to pass KBI child abuse/neglect registry check

This position is grant funded.

Employment Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Additional Information

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