Child and Family Therapist

Job overview

The Child and Family Therapist role is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with services conducted primarily in the community or the child’s program placement; compensation is not specified. Kids in Distress’ Family Counseling Center provides confidential counseling for children and families. The therapist provides clinical interventions to children in KID programs and, whenever possible, their families. The role contributes to treatment through individual, sibling, group, and family therapy, as well as support and advocacy for parents, guardians, and caretakers in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Provide individual therapy to child clients and siblings, group therapy, and family therapy
• provide support and advocacy to parents, guardians, and caretakers
• work within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• conduct services primarily in the community or the child’s program placement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child and family therapist

fort lauderdale fl

kids in distress

family counseling center

child therapy

family therapy

group therapy

community-based services

multidisciplinary team

master’s degree required

florida licensure preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A master’s degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, or a related field is required; two years of experience and Florida licensure are preferred.

About the employer

Kids in Distress is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.