Children's Therapist FT

Jewish Family Services • Kansas City, MO

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is seeking a Children's Therapist to join their growing counseling program. This role focuses on providing therapeutic services to individuals aged 5-19, utilizing trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with community resources to meet client needs. Services will be delivered in-person, via telehealth, and in school-based environments. JFS, established in 1901, is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to strengthening lives through a range of services including Social Work, Older Adult Services, Food Pantry, Mental Health and Education, and Jewish life, guided by the Jewish value of tikkun olam.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required and applicable licensure in marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Missouri licensure required.
• Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning, including demonstrated knowledge of the DSM-5.
• Willingness to travel to satellite service areas, including schools and both JFS office locations in Brookside and Overland Park.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Clinical licensure is preferred.
• Dual Kansas licensure preferred.
• Training and/or familiarity with Play Therapy, CBT/DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or expressive arts therapies strongly preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Administer trauma-informed psychotherapy to clients, including individual, family, and group settings.
• Assess and diagnose emotional and behavioral needs in young clients utilizing the DSM-5.
• Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on the 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.
• Complete assessments and treatment planning in an electronic health record database.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, completing progress notes within two business days and other documentation as required.
• 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 weekly 1:1 supervision, regular team meetings and JFS staff events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential for JFS to provide or partially reimburse for clinical supervision.
• License reimbursement, stipend for continuing education.
• 401K
• Medical , Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Long & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Discount membership to Jewish Community Center (fitness center, activities, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level