Trauma-Informed Child Therapist for Families

Northlake Behavioral Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System’s Ness Center seeks a Child Development & Prevention Therapist to deliver individual and group therapy to children in the PPW program. The role uses trauma-informed, family-centered approaches to support mothers in treatment.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with child development, trauma, and substance use, and holds a Louisiana clinical license. The position is full-time and based at The Ness Center in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed care experience and understanding of trauma impact.
• Experience with evidence-based approaches in child and family therapy.
• LA licensure as LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, or LPC is required or eligible.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy addressing children’s developmental, emotional, and trauma-related needs.
• Coordinate child-focused prevention education and parenting education groups.
• Model nurturing parenting techniques to strengthen parent-child bonding.
• Support children’s emotional regulation through trauma-informed interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Observe and document children’s progress and referrals.
• Support childcare programming and assist with staffing during services.
• Coordinate with PPW Manager, nurse, and clinical team on referrals and family support.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required clinical documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Substance use

Child development

Communication

Education

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

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health System’s Ness Center seeks a Child Development & Prevention Therapist to deliver individual and group therapy to children in the PPW program. The role uses trauma-informed, family-centered approaches to support mothers in treatment.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with child development, trauma, and substance use, and holds a Louisiana clinical license. The position is full-time and based at The Ness Center in Louisiana.