A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
Early Childhood Therapist - Part time Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KS Job Details Part-time Up to $30,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Master of Social Work Resource identification in social services Phone communication Client rapport building LMHP Fundraising Data collection Client interaction via phone calls
Full Job Description Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist Pay:
up to $30,000 Job type: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week
Schedule:
hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:30-6pm- flexible schedule
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:
Up to $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Have you completed any play therapy training?
