Child & Family Therapist
About The Position
The Child & Family Therapist provides behavioral health services to children ages 0–12 and their families enrolled in the PWDC program. The therapist focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships, addressing developmental and behavioral concerns, and supporting families impacted by substance use disorders. This role includes providing dyadic parent-child therapy, conducting developmental screenings, and delivering early childhood behavioral health interventions that support healthy development and family stability. The therapist may also support families involved with DCFS reunification efforts when applicable. The Child & Family Therapist works closely with the multidisciplinary program team to ensure families receive coordinated services that promote recovery, parenting success, and positive child outcomes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- CADC, LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT.
- Experience providing therapy to children and families.
- Knowledge of child development and family systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with families impacted by behavioral health or substance use challenges
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy services to children ages 0–12 and their families
- Deliver dyadic parent-child therapy to strengthen family relationships
- Address behavioral and emotional concerns impacting children and caregivers
- Conduct developmental screenings for enrolled children
- Provide early childhood behavioral health interventions
- Educate parents on child development and emotional regulation strategies
- Support families impacted by substance use disorders, trauma, or behavioral health challenges
- Assist families involved in DCFS reunification efforts when applicable
- Collaborate with program staff including clinicians, case managers, and peer specialists
- Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings
- Coordinate referrals to additional services when appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with program standards and DHS requirement
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Opportunities
- Wellness Programs & Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
