Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)

ChildServe•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time) to work in our outpatient therapy clinic. The ideal candidate will possess a trauma and family-oriented approach and will have experience with children/ adolescents and experience or willingness to work with families of children with special healthcare needs. As a nonprofit organization, we also participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

Current Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated a high level of ethics.
Flexibility and adaptability within an evolving service and processes
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children & adolescents preferred.
Play Therapy, EMDR, PCIT training or willingness to get trained.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families.
Focus on family partnership and the social and emotional needs of the child to help them experience hope and build resiliency in their lives.
Provide complete, thorough, ongoing assessment of children and families via guidelines, including psychosocial and treatment needs.
Develop focused treatment plans that identify specific, measurable objectives, performance goals, and interventions.