Children's Mental Health Therapist - LCSW or LCMHC

Children's Mental Health Therapist - LCSW or LMCHC - Hickory, NC

Pediatric Advanced Therapy (PAT, A Division of Joybridge Kids) is seeking a Children's Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, or LCMHC to work full-time at our Hickory, NC clinic. Fully licensed LCSW or LCMHC is preferred but associate level clinicians are also considered with 1+ year(s) of experience.

This full time position will have a schedule of approximately 10-6pm in order to meet the needs of our pediatric school age population. We are also accepting applications for contract, part-time therapists as well.

PAT is a multi-disciplinary pediatric clinic offering occupational, physical and speech therapies, counseling and ABA. We are the largest pediatric clinic in the Carolinas and have a tight-knit and supportive team that works collaboratively in treatment. Professional development is available and encouraged. Benefits provided include medical/dental insurance, 401k plan, PTO and paid holidays.

We currently offer counseling at all of our locations. While our primary clientele includes children with special needs, our practice provides counseling for all pediatric diagnoses.

Children's Mental Health Therapist - LCSW or LMCHC - Hickory, NC Job Requirements

• Use the DSM to evaluate clients
• Create a plan of treatment using goals and objectives to address the patient’s diagnosis
• Provide child, family and parent therapy sessions to support treatment goals
• Provide group counseling sessions
• (1) of the following: Master’s degree in social work (LCSW) or Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling (LCMHC)
• Ideal candidate should have a flexible schedule to see patients in afternoon/early evening for after-school hours

Children's Mental Health Therapist - LCSW or LMCHC - Hickory, NC Experience

• At least one year of pediatric counseling/therapy experience
• Facilitation of group pediatric therapy
• Familiarity in working with all or some of the following diagnoses: Autism, eating disorders, mental illness (aggressive behavior, outbursts, defiance), RAD, suicidal thoughts/ideation
• Preferably already paneled with insurance companies

Children's Mental Health Therapist - LCSW or LMCHC - Hickory, NC Compensation

• Associate level (LCSWA or LCMHCA): $55,000-62,000 annually
• Fully-licensed level (LCSW or LCMHC): $62,000-72,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• pediatric therapy: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hickory, NC 28601 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person