Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics)

Paycom - ATS; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CHCL seeks a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient services for children and adolescents in a community health center setting. You will conduct assessments, diagnose, and implement evidence-based interventions (CBT, play therapy) with a collaborative care approach.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, crisis intervention, and coordinating with families, schools, and primary care providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field; Texas license to practice.
• Experience with children/adolescents in clinical settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for pediatric patients (ages 5+).
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with patients and caregivers.
• Address anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and family stressors.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning; refer to higher levels of care as needed.
• Maintain compliant EHR documentation within required timelines.
• Collaborate with primary care, care coordinators, case managers, and community partners.
• Educate families on mental health conditions and coping strategies.

Skills

Child development

Family systems

Pediatric mental health

CBT

Play therapy

Family-based approaches

Communication

Time management

Cultural responsiveness

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Texas LPC or LMFT license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Pediatric Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents in a community health center setting. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns, working collaboratively with families, primary care providers, schools, and community partners to support whole-child, integrated care.Duties include:Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pediatric patients (starting at age 5), using evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions.Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing clinical reassessments.Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers.Address common pediatric mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders, adjustment issues, and family-related stressors.Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care when necessary.Maintain competency in clinical practice by engaging in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and review of current research and best practices in child and adolescent counseling.Collaborate with primary care providers, care coordinators, case managers, and community partners as part of an integrated care model. Participate in the organization’s referral process by accepting patients or making referrals for patients who may need other services (e.g., medical, dental, vision, psychiatric).Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Enters case history and progress notes within the three-day encounter sign-on period. Modifies treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status.Maintain a full patient schedule (i.e., 1 patient per hour).Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement activities.Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available community resources.Adhere to all ethical standards, professional guidelines, and Texas licensing regulations.Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.Licensure: Current, unrestricted Texas license to practice as Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.Experience: Experience providing mental health services to children and adolescents preferred. Experience in a community health center, school-based clinic, or integrated primary care setting is a plus. Familiarity with trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices.Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Travel: May require travel from one site to another; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLSStrong understanding of child development, family systems, and pediatric mental health conditions.Ability to build rapport with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members.Knowledge of evidence-based pediatric interventions (e.g., CBT, play therapy, family-based approaches).Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations.BENEFITSOur staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanHoliday PayPaid Time Off BankCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance162 Bonus PlanLoan RepaymentEmployee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support LineExtended Medical LeaveBereavement LeaveLegal InsuranceGym MembershipProfessional Liability InsuranceWorkers’ Compensation InsuranceIncentive ProgramCHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.