Therapist Social Worker Child Partial

Trinity Health•Pittsburgh, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist in the Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program provides therapeutic services to children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric challenges. The role involves individual, group, and family therapy, treatment planning, case coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support stabilization and improve functioning in home, school, and community settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required (including a clinical practicum) and 1 year of direct care experience
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation & assessment process
Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis management skills.

Nice To Haves

Licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - must be license-eligible if unlicensed.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based interventions appropriate for children and adolescents.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with youth and families.
Facilitate daily therapeutic groups focused on skill-building, coping strategies, social-emotional development, and behavioral regulation.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, teachers, case managers, and other team members to ensure integrated care.
Maintain regular contact with schools, community providers, and families to support continuity of care.
Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Participate in case reviews, treatment team meetings, and clinical supervision.
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Educate families on treatment goals, coping strategies, and available community resources.