Trauma-Informed Child Therapist — Community & Foster Care

Children In Crisis, Inc; University (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children In Crisis, Inc. seeks a Neighborhood Therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health services to children residing in The Children’s Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter.

The therapist manages an assigned caseload and collaborates with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and other forms of trauma.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling).
• Florida licensure as LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in child welfare, trauma, or crisis intervention strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed mental health services to children in The Children’s Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter.
• Manage an assigned caseload and monitor progress for each child.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing and placement stability.
• Support families and caregivers to achieve positive outcomes for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment or other trauma.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Caseload management

Collaboration with caregivers

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Children In Crisis, Inc. seeks a Neighborhood Therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health services to children residing in The Children’s Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter.

The therapist manages an assigned caseload and collaborates with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and other forms of trauma.