Children's Therapist FT
HybridKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Administer trauma-informed psychotherapy to clients ages 5-19 in individual, family, group, school-based, in-person, and telehealth settings. Conduct clinical assessments and diagnoses using DSM-5, then develop and implement customized treatment plans while monitoring progress through regular evaluations. Address developmental stages, family dynamics, and crisis management needs, providing necessary referrals to internal and community resources. Maintain 22 weekly direct service hours, complete assessments in an electronic health record, and document progress notes within two business days. Collaborate with social workers, food pantry managers, and other staff, participate in weekly supervision and team meetings, and work up to 8 hours remotely or in Brookside and Overland Park locations.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Applicable licensure in marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or psychology
- Missouri licensure
- Willingness to travel to satellite service areas, including schools and both JFS office locations in Brookside and Overland Park
- Strong crisis management and safety protocol skills and experience, including mandated reporter protocols
- Effective caseload and time management
- Computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and client databases
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to successfully work at JFS locations in Brookside and in Overland Park as needed
- Work from home up to 8 hours per week unless otherwise agreed upon with Clinical Director
Desired Qualifications
- Clinical licensure
- Dual Kansas licensure
- Training and/or familiarity with Play Therapy, CBT/DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or expressive arts therapies
- Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning, including demonstrated knowledge of the DSM-5
- Bilingual
- Potential for JFS to provide or partially reimburse for clinical supervision
- License reimbursement, stipend for continuing education
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