Early Childhood Therapist

Early Childhood Therapist Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KS Job Details Part-time $27 - $30 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications LMFT Individual / group counseling Mental health and behavioral care Phone communication LMSW Client rapport building LPC Community resource coordination in health services social work Play therapy Attachment-based approaches Case management LMHP Data collection Child counseling Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist Pay:

$27-30 per hour Job type: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week, flexible schedule

Schedule:

hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:30-6pm

Benefits:

Paid time off Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Active waiting list, start seeing clients right away

Purpose:

To provide therapeutic interventions to children under the age of 5 and their families in

Douglas County Organizational Relationships:

Direct report to the

Team Leader of Therapeutic Interventions of Positive Bright Start Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, provide intensive intervention for identified children. This may include, but not be limited to Play Therapy and Theraplay. In partnership with parents, identify the need for and facilitate referrals to community resources and/or additional mental health services as appropriate. Assist parents, teachers, caregivers to structure environments, routines and interactions that contribute to positive behavior possibly using positive behavior support strategies that promotes positive social emotional outcomes for children. Maintain information regarding parents or children, or other information of a personal nature shared by a parent in confidence. Offer resources and strategies to parents and staff to enhance relationships, create appropriate environments, and teach social-emotional skills in children. Maintain appropriate and timely electronic records for all clients. Collect and maintain assessment data as required by any and all grants that provide funding for this position. Lead or co-lead parenting classes or workshops as assigned.

Other:

Participate with other staff members in PBS activities such as all staff meetings, agency fundraisers and community events, training events, etc. Maintain a cooperative working atmosphere with coworkers Assist with office upkeep, as assigned Other duties, as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Skills Qualifications:

Licensed Mental Health Clinician -- MSW, MFT, LPC or related field Play Therapy experience Theraplay or Attachment training preferred Early childhood experience Strengths Perspective Knowledge of community organizations, agencies and resources Able to establish rapport and communicate with a wide variety of people Good oral, written and phone communication skills Ability to pass KBI child abuse/neglect registry check This position is grant funded.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person