About us:

Child'sPlay Therapy Center is a proud member of the Cicero Therapies Family of Clinics! Founded in 2007 by Speech Pathologist Deborah Boswell and Occupational Therapist Kerri Bailey, the company was founded on years of combined clinical experience and a strong desire to provide the best customer experience possible.

The mission of Child’sPlay Therapy Center is to provide the highest quality therapy services in an environment that is compassionate, respectful, and supportive to our clients and their families, enabling each child to reach his/her full potential.

Our services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA therapy and counseling.

The Position:

Child’sPlay Therapy Center is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to serve children/families at our Hoover and Chelsea clinics. This position is for a fully licensed counselor. We are not currently accepting applications for this position from associates who are still under supervision. Candidates must meet minimum requirements for credentialing with insurance. Once fully credentialed, this position has the potential to grow into a full-time, benefits-eligible role.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and adolescents, along with specialized training or experience in pediatric mental health counseling including trauma-based and play-based therapy models. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young clients and their families.

At Child'sPlay, our clinicians enjoy:

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits
• Balanced productivity and documentation time expectations
• Robust training, clinical education, and research opportunities
• Dedicated peer-to-peer mentorship and support
• A long-term career path and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of pediatric clients.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client goals.
• Provide individual counseling sessions to children and adolescents using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Conduct family therapy sessions to address family dynamics and support the overall well-being of the child or adolescent.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and other professionals involved in the care of pediatric clients.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Educate clients and their families about mental health disorders, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms.
• Advocate for the needs of pediatric clients within the healthcare system and community resources.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Licensure as a mental health counselor, therapist, or clinical social worker.
• Specialized training or experience in working with children and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and common mental health disorders affecting this population.
• Proficiency in conducting diagnostic assessments and developing treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially when working with young clients and their families.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help children and adolescents improve their mental health and well-being.

Interviews at Child'sPlay:

We care deeply about our teams and the people who make them up. Our interview process is designed to make you feel like you know us and are a good fit for our team. The first step in our interview process is a video or phone chat with a member of our recruiting team. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Counselor role and career opportunities. From there, we will invite candidates to an in-person interview. You will meet members of our team (your future co-workers!) and this interview may also include a brief observation of a therapy session. By the end of the interview process, you should have a sense of who we are and how our Counselors are helping children take their next steps.

We can’t wait to meet you!

www.childsplaytherapycenter.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person