About Job

The Crisis Nursery is excited to grow our Therapy team for a greater impact to the children in our care!

Do you have a clinical interest and background in childhood trauma? Are you eager to help children build self-esteem and positive coping skills? When children visit the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, their families are in the midst of a crisis- they bring with them extensive fears, worries and traumatic experiences. Throughout their short-term stay, our incredible team of professionals give children nurturing care in a safe and trauma-informed environment.

During their time at the Nursery, children benefit from individualized therapy to learn new coping skills, build self-esteem and work through traumatic experiences. Our well-established Art and Play Therapy Program helps children to identify, express and regulate their emotions. As we expand this team of clinicians, we are looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist to provide trauma-informed therapy services within our fast-paced and collaborative environment. Clinical knowledge of the impact of trauma, as well as relevant assessment and crisis intervention skills are key to delivering tailored, strengths-based responses to best meet the needs of every child in our care.

For over 37 years, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has been partnering with families in crisis, offering wrap-around support so that families remain intact, and children thrive. Our outcomes consistently show that families who engage in services have a reduced risk for child abuse & neglect and greater stability.

Requirements for This Position:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 21
Minimum two years verified working experience with children and families in a social service setting.
Master’s in social work or counseling, obtaining provisional licensure (LMSW, PCLP) in the state of Missouri within first 6 months of employment.
Enrolled in, or have completed training for Play Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Independently licensed in the state of Missouri (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

· Registered or Certified in the state of Missouri as: Play Therapist, Art Therapist, or Music Therapist.

MUST PROVIDE ACCEPTABLE RESULTS FROM:

· Background record checks, including driving record check

· All childcare position reference checks

· Employment reference checks.

· Three non-relative character reference checks.

Job Details:

Starting at $25.97 per hour (54,000 for full time) based on certifications and experience.
Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime, with some flexible scheduling available.
This position requires travel between Nursery locations.
Some services will be provided within local daycare or community settings.

Benefits of Full Time Staff Include:

Extensive initial on-boarding process and ongoing opportunities for professional development throughout the year
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with United HealthCare starts after only 30 days, with the Nursery covering $5,500 of the cost annually for every full-time staff!
Fully paid $30,000 life insurance policy for all full-time staff!
Paid Time Off starts accruing your first day and accrues to 25 days the very first year!
Retirement plan, floating holidays and more!

Agency Overview

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is an independent, not-for-profit agency committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing family support and short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis. Founded in 1986, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has become a cornerstone in the fight against child abuse and neglect. In addition to the direct care of the children, the Crisis Nursery gives ongoing support and follow-up care to families and serves as a child/family advocate within the social services system.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.97 per hour

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