Children's Mental Health Therapist

Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Children's Mental Health Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate is experienced in play therapy and loves working with children and families in a therapeutic setting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with great organization and time management skills.

This role involves connecting with new clients, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. The therapist will work collaboratively with clients and their families to foster a supportive environment that promotes healing and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' mental health needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions utilizing various therapeutic modalities, including play therapy and crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and data collection to track client progress and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
• Support clients in crisis situations by implementing effective crisis intervention strategies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health therapy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Valid state licensure as a Mental Health Therapist or equivalent certification. Must be fully licensed. (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT)
• Experience in special education or working with individuals on the autism spectrum is a plus.
• Experience in Play Therapy.
• Proficiency in medical documentation practices and data collection methods.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to ethical practice and maintaining client confidentiality.

Why choose Beacon of Strength

• Join a small supportive team that will help you grow and build your experience and knowledge in your desired focus area
• Receive administrative support from a dedicated office manager
• Receive clinical support directly from the owner of the practice
• Attend virtual monthly team meetings to stay connected with other therapists throughout the state and stay updated with the practice growth
• Option to attend virtual bi-weekly group case consultations with other therapists
• Option to attend educational conferences and earn continuing education units
• Focus on your clients without worrying about any insurance or billing logistics

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve through compassionate mental health support.