Mental Health (Play) Therapist

The Family Conservancy•Kansas City, KS

3d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Conservancy is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our Early Childcare Mental Health department, at our Children's Campus in Kansas City, KS. This is a full time (30 hours a week .8 FTE) exempt direct hire position offering excellent benefits. As a Mental Health Therapist you will provide therapeutic services to clients ages 3 years old - 6 years old using play therapy evidenced based treatment modalities and/or other modalities as appropriate.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate with partners and colleagues
Respectful communication
Growth-oriented discussion
Shared responsibilities
Commitment to growth mindset
Commitment to professional growth through self reflection and ongoing education
Commitment to supporting partner sites through transformative change
Ability to display patience, flexibility, curiosity, and resilience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both virtually and in an office environmental client demand dictates.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people.
Met established deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Graduated from an accredited school of higher education in the fields of social work, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or equivalent education.
A minimum of an LMSW for social work applicants.
Clinically licensed practitioner (LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, etc.) or become clinically licensed within 3 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Play Therapy Certificate preferred
Registered Play Therapist (RPT) preferred
Bilingual fluency in written and oral English/Spanish preferred.
Experience making clinical diagnosis of clients utilizing the DSM-5 preferred.
2+ years of experience working with early childhood, underserved populations, highly traumatized individuals, and those experiencing domestic violence preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose clients using the DSM-5.
Administer appropriate, evidenced based treatment modalities to clients based on clinical judgment.
Complete comprehensive assessments.
Create and implement meaningful, individualized treatment plans with clients based on identified needs and circumstances and update as appropriate.
Meet with clients regularly to address client concerns and progress through treatment
Complete accurate and timely documentation.
Communicate with appropriate support systems as indicated.
Make appropriate referrals to other service providers as indicated.
Provide psychoeducation as appropriate.
Establish trust and rapport with clients.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Provide collateral consultation as appropriate as well as court documentation and testimony as required.
Maintain all professional licensure(s) required and provide prompt cooperation with third party credentialing for billing purposes.
Maintain accurate records of expenditures, with receipts, for all employment-related activity.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor, department director, or the agency Executive Director.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Vision & Dental Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with matching up to 2%
Yearly 5% employer retirement contribution
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Rolling Paid Holidays (Instead of a fixed holiday schedule, employees may observe holidays that reflect their personal, cultural, or religious beliefs.)
Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid Model)