Children's Therapist

• Administer trauma-informed psychotherapy to clients, both in-person and via teletherapy, including individual and family settings. 

• Assess and diagnose emotional and behavioral needs in young clients utilizing the DSM-5. 

• Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on child’s individual needs 

• Address developmental stages and challenges specific to children. 

• Monitor and track progress through regular assessments. 

• Address family dynamics impacting the child’s mental health. 

• Collaborate with parents or caregivers to provide comprehensive support. 

• Complete assessments and treatment planning in an electronic health record database. 

• Document clinical transactions within two business days. 

• Collaborate and coordinate care with other JFS providers, including social workers, food pantry managers, and other relevant staff. 

• Provide case management related to clinical cases as needed. 

• Maintain 22 weekly direct service hours. 

• Staff cases with mental health team members of JFS staff. 

• Provide necessary referrals to internal and community resources that meet client needs. 

• Commitment to client confidentiality under HIPAA requirements. 

• Dedication to upholding the JFS non-discrimination policy. 

• Participate in regular team meetings and JFS staff events. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Education, Knowledge and Experience: 

• Master’s degree required and applicable licensure in marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or psychology. 

• Clinical licensure is preferred, potential to provide or partially reimburse for clinical supervision. 

• Missouri licensure required, dual Kansas licensure preferred. 

• Training and/or familiarity with Play Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, and/or Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strongly preferred. 

• Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning, including demonstrated knowledge of the DSM-5. 

• Strong crisis management and safety protocol skills and experience, including mandated reporter protocols. 

• Willingness to actively participate in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment. 

• Effective caseload and time management 

• Computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and client databases. 

• Bilingual preferred. 

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Environmental/Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• Frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. 

• Required to sit in a therapeutic setting with clients virtually or in person. 

• Able to work in a communal work environment. 

• Able to effectively use office equipment such as: computer, phone, printer, copier and fax machine. 

Guiding Principles: JFS is guided by five principles informing how we engage with each other and the community we serve. The right candidate will be in alignment with these values: 

Equal Employment Statement: Jewish Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need. All applicants will be considered for employment with dignity and respect, free of all discrimination, including that which is based on race, color, religion, gender, language, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. 

To apply:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3026652/Jewish-Family-Services/Childrens-Therapist