Remote Educational Play Therapist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Educational Play Therapist to join their fully remote team. This role provides therapeutic play-based support to children and families via secure online platforms, with a focus on emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Requirements include a Master's degree or higher in Play Therapy, Psychology, Counseling or related field, professional licensure, and at least 3 years of play therapy experience, including teletherapy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Play Therapy, Psychology, Counseling or a related field.
• Professional registration or licensure as a Play Therapist or relevant mental health professional.
• Minimum of 3 years of play therapy experience, with at least 1 year in teletherapy or remote service delivery.
• Proficiency in using various virtual communication platforms and digital tools for therapy.
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment theory, and play therapy modalities.
• Excellent clinical assessment, intervention, and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage children effectively in a virtual environment.
• Strong communication, empathy, and crisis intervention skills.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a private, dedicated workspace.
• Must be legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote play therapy sessions with children to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized play therapy plans based on assessments and client needs.
• Utilize a variety of virtual play-based techniques and age-appropriate activities.
• Educate parents and caregivers on supporting their child's therapeutic journey at home.
• Provide guidance and strategies for managing challenging behaviors through play.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with other professionals as needed.
• Stay current with research and best practices in play therapy and teletherapy.
• Ensure the use of secure and HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions or workshops remotely, if required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Play Therapy

Professional licensure

Tools

Teletherapy platforms

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading provider of specialized therapeutic services for children, is seeking a dedicated Remote Educational Play Therapist to join their fully remote team. This position involves providing vital therapeutic support to children and families through virtual play-based interventions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in child psychology, therapeutic play techniques, and educational support, with the ability to adapt these skills to a remote setting. This role requires creativity, empathy, and excellent technical proficiency to conduct engaging and effective online sessions. The primary goal is to support children's emotional, social, and cognitive development through play therapy conducted via secure digital platforms. This role offers the unique benefit of working from home, serving clients across various regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote play therapy sessions with children to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized play therapy plans based on assessments and client needs.
• Utilize a variety of virtual play-based techniques and age-appropriate activities.
• Educate parents and caregivers on supporting their child's therapeutic journey at home.
• Provide guidance and strategies for managing challenging behaviors through play.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., educators, psychologists) as needed.
• Stay current with research and best practices in play therapy and teletherapy.
• Ensure the use of secure and HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions or workshops remotely, if required.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Play Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Professional registration or licensure as a Play Therapist or relevant mental health professional.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing play therapy services, with at least 1 year of experience in teletherapy or remote service delivery.
• Proficiency in using various virtual communication platforms and digital tools for therapy.
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment theory, and play therapy modalities.
• Excellent clinical assessment, intervention, and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage children effectively in a virtual environment.
• Strong communication, empathy, and crisis intervention skills.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a private, dedicated workspace.
• Must be legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to specialize in therapeutic play and digital service delivery.
• Work with a supportive and forward-thinking organization.
• Contribute meaningfully to the well-being of children and families remotely.