Trauma-Informed Child & Family Therapist

NOFJC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The NOFJC is seeking a Children’s Counselor to deliver culturally appropriate mental health services for children aged 0-5 and their families in New Orleans. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and lead individual and group sessions on-site across emergency shelters, transitional housing, and the main facility.

Collaborating with parents, educators, and a multidisciplinary team, you will maintain thorough clinical documentation, participate in supervision, and engage families

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Current state license as PLPC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LMFT; supervision available.
• Minimum 1–2 years providing mental health services to children.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with parents and onsite partners.
• Ability to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
• Evening/weekend availability for children’s programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Evaluates client needs and formulates long and short-term service plans.
• Maintains a minimum caseload of 15-20 clients.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups (social skills, emotional regulation, play therapy) by developmental stage.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per agency and licensing requirements.
• Deliver trauma-informed therapy and support for Camp Hope and Pathways programs.
• Complete 40 hours of domestic violence and sexual assault training within the first year.
• Works as a team member with NOFJC and partner agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Current state license: PLPC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LMFT

Job description

The NOFJC is seeking a Children’s Counselor to deliver culturally appropriate mental health services for children aged 0-5 and their families in New Orleans. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and lead individual and group sessions on-site across emergency shelters, transitional housing, and the main facility.

Collaborating with parents, educators, and a multidisciplinary team, you will maintain thorough clinical documentation, participate in supervision, and engage families