Child Therapist

Operation Breakthrough•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Operation Breakthrough’s mission is to help children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment. We also strive to support and empower the children’s families through education, advocacy, emergency aid and referral services. JOB SUMMARY: The Child Therapist is a licensed clinician that works as part of a mental health team in an educational environment to assess and treat trauma, behavioral or emotional problems of young children. The Child Therapists provide prescriptive prevention services to classrooms, individual and family treatment, as well as supporting parent educational programs. Therapists work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support the child and their caregiver.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, Counseling or related field
Formal training in the area of Play Therapy
2 years minimum successful experience as a Play Therapist or equivalent experience
Clinical experience with children ages 2 – 5 years of age, familiar with clinical implications of; trauma, attachment, diversity and poverty
Alternatives to the above qualifications as administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Nice To Haves

certification (Registered Play Therapist)
Licensed individual preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain/achieve clinical Missouri Licensure in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling;
Maintain an active caseload of 10-14 children individually seen weekly, and/or dyadic treatment;
Facilitate treatment focused therapeutic groups for children; including, but not limited to: prevention, small group, whole class;
Provide classroom support and interventions as needed; including teacher consultation, assistance with creating behavior plans;
Provide parent/caregiver/education via consults, phone, face-to-face or other means as needed;
Maintain current and accurate files and database entry;
Provide Clinical Director and/or supervisor with data, assessments and other information at requested deadlines;
Assist with crisis intervention for children, classrooms and families as needed;
Attend meetings related to individual caseload/clients;
Support interdisciplinary team responsibilities;
Collaborate with Adult Therapists to support the whole family;
Provide narrative and outcome data as needed to meet all grant reporting deadlines;
Interact respectfully and appropriately and with staff and families;
Work collaboratively across the Supportive Service department to serve clients;
Encompass the ability to communicate and work with a variety of individuals interpersonally