Children's Therapist

Newhouse•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Children’s Therapist provides comprehensive, trauma-informed therapy to survivors of domestic violence, helping them build safety and control, strengthen problem-solving and coping skills, and understand domestic violence and its effects. The role uses a strengths-based approach to provide crisis management, safety planning, advocacy, resource referrals, and support. The therapist reports directly to the Vice President of Children’s Services and works closely with other therapists, case managers, and direct-service staff. The role requires at least 20 hours of direct client service weekly, typically across approximately 22–25 cases, and flexibility to travel offsite with clients to appointments or community resources. Team members are expected to adapt to an evolving environment and work autonomously in a deadline-oriented setting. This is a full-time, salaried position starting at $46,000. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including one recurring late evening (for example, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Flexibility is required to meet client needs and support special projects, which may occasionally involve additional evening or weekend hours. The role includes scheduled on-call phone services for mental health crises.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) or Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
Licensure in Missouri and Kansas; Newhouse will support obtaining reciprocity.
Relevant clinical experience in individual and group counseling.
Knowledge of domestic and family violence, child and adult development, attachment principles, substance use and recovery, and culturally responsive practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with individuals experiencing significant challenges and/or complex mental health needs.
Ability to adapt to an evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous, deadline-oriented workplace.
Computer, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards.
Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to the organization’s Trauma Informed Care and Inclusive Culture of Belonging models.
Alignment with and adherence to the Newhouse mission, vision, and principles.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in domestic violence services.
Training in Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Play Therapy, and DBT.

Responsibilities

Adhere to applicable professional codes of ethics, including NASW and ACA standards, and MOCADSV standards.
Use a survivor-centric approach and uphold the Newhouse Workplace Culture Commitment and its three-pillar philosophy: Radical Empathy, Relationships Over Rules, and Connection Before Consequence.
Model leadership, self-awareness, and solution-focused practice.
Contact assigned clients within 72 hours and begin necessary assessments, with or without the client present.
Initiate treatment plans with clients and collaborate with them on therapeutic services and frequency.
Conduct at least four therapeutic and/or psychoeducational groups each week, including one evening group.
Provide individual sessions and crisis intervention according to treatment plans and client requests.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support community referrals as needed.
Maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation in a timely manner, preferably daily and no less than weekly.
Attend scheduled treatment reviews, health and safety check-ins, consultation meetings, and departmental meetings, providing a trauma-competent perspective and emotional support for clients.
Attend required supervision and trainings from the agency and licensing board.
Provide on-call phone services for mental health crisis situations when scheduled on rotation.
Travel offsite with clients to coordinate or accompany them to appointments or community resources.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor that are appropriate to ethical responsibilities and MOCADSV standards.