Overview
Join our dedicated mental health treatment providers at Willow Tree Therapy Services as a Play Therapist, where your passion for supporting children's emotional and developmental well-being will make a meaningful difference. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing environment that encourages children to express themselves through play, fostering healing and growth. Your expertise with children 3-12, will be vital in helping children, and their families, work through challenges related to psychopathology as well as other environmental, developmental, and neurological conditions. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply, deepen, and master skills in a dynamic setting committed to compassionate care and positive outcomes.
Duties
- Conduct a combination of individual and family focused treatment sessions ongoinly tailored to the unique needs of the patient using child-centered approaches.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations to inform treatment.
- Provide quality outpatient therapy within a private practice setting to maintain and facilitate voluntary treatment needs of the patient and their families.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective case management strategies.
- Implement direct, non-direct, and integrative trauma informed play therapies.
Skills
- Proven experience working with children with childhood psychopathologies.
- Strong knowledge of the children's system of care helpful.
- Familiarity with medical documentation, medical terminology, and maintaining confidential medical records in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Skilled in data collection methods to monitor progress and adapt treatment plans effectively.
- Ability to perform patient care tasks including ongoing assessment and diagnostic knowledge with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Excellent conflict management and crisis intervention skills to address challenging behaviors or emergencies promptly. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise transforms children's lives through compassionate play therapy!
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
License/Certification:
- LCSW, LSW, LAC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
