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Licensed Play Therapist
TheraCorp Behavioral Health - Jamesburg & Fairfield•Jamesburg, NJ, US
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Description

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our outpatient team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate, driven, and experienced therapist who is dedicated to helping young clients navigate their mental health challenges. If you have experience working with youth and are passionate about making a positive impact in their lives, we’d love to hear from you!


Why work at TheraCorp? 

  • Impactful Work: Help children and adolescents develop essential coping skills and improve their emotional well-being. Your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and their families. 
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team where professionals work together to deliver the best care for clients. You’ll collaborate closely with other clinicians, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support. 
  • Professional Growth: At TheraCorp, we are dedicated to your professional development. You will have access to supervision, CEU reimbursement, and ongoing training to help you grow in your career. 
  • Supportive Culture: Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We value the contributions of each team member and provide the tools and resources you need to succeed. 


Benefits include: 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401(k) with Matching Contributions 
  • Paid Time O (PTO) 
  • CEU Reimbursement 
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development 


Apply Today 

Ready to make a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter. 

Responsibilities
  • Build rapport and trust with children and adolescents, establishing strong therapeutic alliances and a collaborative approach to treatment. 
  • Provide individual and family counseling using evidence-based therapeutic modalities that are developmentally appropriate for youth, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A). 
  • Assess and treat a wide range of mental health issues affecting children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, behavioral challenges, and family conflict. 
  • Use creative and engaging techniques that help children and adolescents process emotions, develop coping skills, and build self-esteem. 
  • Collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and support for each client. 
  • Complete documentation in accordance with TheraCorp policies, as well as state and federal regulations. 
  • Monitor and communicate changes in client status, and work with the treatment team to adjust care plans as needed. 
Qualifications
  • Licensure: Must be licensed in one of the following: LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist. 
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in providing mental health services to children and adolescents. 
  • Specialized Training: Training or experience in evidence-based therapies for children and adolescents, including CBT, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, DBT-A, or other modalities relevant to youth mental health. 
  • Experience with Youth Issues: Knowledge and experience addressing common childhood and adolescent issues, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and family conflict. Ability to assess and work with co-occurring issues like social, academic, and behavioral challenges. 
  • Therapeutic Skills: Expertise in engaging children and adolescents through developmentally appropriate techniques. Experience with family therapy or parental coaching is a plus.
  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively connect with children, adolescents, and their families. Creativity in delivering therapy in a way that resonates with young clients. 
  • Commitment to Continued Learning: Engagement in ongoing education, training, or supervision related to child and adolescent mental health to stay current with best practices and emerging treatment methods. 
Compensation
$60,000 - $85,000 yearly
About TheraCorp Behavioral Health - Jamesburg & Fairfield

TheraCorp’s mission is to transform the lives of individuals and families in our community by providing the most advanced and results-oriented behavioral health and addiction treatment. Because everyone deserves “a life worth living”, free from distress and instability. 

Changing lives, one session at a time.

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