Child & Adolescent Therapist

Job Description

About Us

Welcome to ClearMind Talent, where we believe in accelerating our clients towards new heights while forging paths to streamline productivity. Our mission is to connect behavioral health organizations with unparalleled, reliable, and talented professionals, ensuring a fulfilling and reliable experience for all.

Reports To: Clinical Director / Program Supervisor

Job Summary

The Child and Adolescent Therapist provides specialized clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents (ages 3-18), and their families. This role is dedicated to addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges through age-appropriate and family-centered therapeutic modalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and developmental assessments specific to children and adolescents, including family history and mental status examinations.
• Provide individual therapy utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques, such as Play Therapy, Art Therapy, or Sand Tray, tailored to the client’s age and needs.
• Deliver specialized, evidence-based treatments for youth, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents.
• Conduct regular family therapy sessions to address systemic issues, improve parent-child communication, and ensure treatment gains are supported in the home environment.
• Collaborate with schools, pediatricians, child protective services, and other external providers to ensure coordinated care and advocacy for the child.
• Maintain clinical documentation that meets ethical standards and regulatory requirements for minor clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Current, active independent state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist) is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure experience specializing in therapeutic work with children (ages 3-18) and families.
• Demonstrated proficiency in play therapy techniques and evidence-based treatments for common youth issues (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma).

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement

ClearMind Talent is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.