Child Psychotherapist

Hiring Range: LCSW - A $25.44 - $28.00 per hour commensurate with experience

LCSW - $33.45 - $ 35.57 per hour commensurate with experience

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, up to 40 hours per week (flexible scheduling, full-time and part-time)

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

CHA is seeking a therapist who is passionate about providing services to young children. The ideal candidate is certified as a play therapist and/or in other evidence-based, child focused modalities or is willing to obtain in one or more modality. The clinician will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment in a newly renovated, safe and beautifully designed space tailored for healing and growth. The right candidate will be eligible to receive free clinical supervision, specialized training in play therapy and parent child interaction therapy as well as ongoing support from a collaborative, trauma-informed team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete assessment, develop treatment plans, intervene, and appropriately terminate with clients according to professional standards
• Provide high-quality evidence-based treatment with a focus on young children and their families
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Submit accurate, timely coding for the purpose of billing
• Maintain and report data as required

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work. Experience with early elementary age children, families and/or preschoolers is preferred. Interest in play therapy and/or evidence-based practices aimed at services to young children is required. Support in obtaining training and certification is available for the right candidate. Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. Valid NC driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of social, economic and emotional needs and DSM 5 mental health diagnoses
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
• Must be able to solve problems within a scope of responsibility
• Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information and to effective working relationships
• Accurately record services rendered, submit accurate billing and interpret and explain records

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.