Trauma-Informed Child Development Therapist

The Ness Center; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ness Center in Louisiana is seeking a Child Development & Prevention Therapist to provide clinical services and developmental support to children in the PPW program, using a trauma-informed, family-centered approach.

You will deliver individual and group therapy, coordinate child-focused prevention and parenting education, document progress, and collaborate with the PPW team to support families during treatment. A Master’s degree and an active Louisiana license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology
• Current, active Louisiana clinical license as an LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, or LPC
• Experience in trauma-informed care and substance use
• Knowledge of child development, child and family therapy, maternal mental health, substance use, and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• BLS certification or willingness to complete company-provided training

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy addressing children’s developmental, emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related needs within the scope of professional credentials and licensure
• Provide child-focused prevention education and coordinate parenting education, including assigned evidence-based curricula and groups
• Model and coach nurturing parenting techniques that strengthen parent-child bonding and healthy attachment
• Support children’s emotional regulation, development, and well-being through trauma-informed interventions and milieu support
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for children and residents as needed
• Observe and document children’s progress, developmental needs, interventions, and referrals
• Support childcare programming and provide hands‑on caregiving assistance as needed to maintain appropriate coverage during scheduled services
• Coordinate with the PPW Manager, nurse, clinical team, and separate Children’s Coordinator on developmental referrals, pediatric care, and family support
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and required clinical documentation; complete incident reports and mandated reports as appropriate

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Job description

The Ness Center in Louisiana is seeking a Child Development & Prevention Therapist to provide clinical services and developmental support to children in the PPW program, using a trauma-informed, family-centered approach.

You will deliver individual and group therapy, coordinate child-focused prevention and parenting education, document progress, and collaborate with the PPW team to support families during treatment. A Master’s degree and an active Louisiana license are required.