Child Therapist

Job overview

The Child Therapist role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports BJK PHC Behavioral Health, which provides therapy to help children and families address stressors. The therapist assesses children and youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges and provides evidence-based care. The role contributes to coordinated support for children and families through therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Assess children’s mental health, trauma, social, family, and developmental histories
• develop diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations
• provide individual, family, and group therapy
• maintain treatment plans and documentation
• collaborate with case managers, psychiatrists, and support specialists
• provide crisis intervention when necessary
• participate in consultations, meetings, training, and quality-improvement initiatives
• connect families with support services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child therapist

child mental health

youth therapy

family therapy

group therapy

behavioral health

trauma-informed care

crisis intervention

interdisciplinary team

saint louis mo

people's health centers

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field and 1–2 years of clinical experience with children or youth. Relevant licensure is preferred.

About the employer

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.