Join a dynamic team that provides counseling to children and adolescents in a supportive, warm environment that foster learning and advanced training in play therapy.
Child and Family Therapist (School Embedded)
The Heart Leaf Center, a non-profit program located in Fairfax, VA seeks a part-time therapist to support a grant funded pilot program providing mental health services within 2 elementary schools. This position requires a minimum 3 days of week with options for additional hours in the outpatient office if desired. The therapist will work closely with the Clinical Director in setting up a new school program. Experience working with children, families and Play therapy knowledge required. Bilingual therapists are preferred. We will provide further training in play therapy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct mental health services to include intake assessments, individual and family therapy, and collaboration with school team
Provides services both on-site at the school facility and off-site in office (when indicated)
Maintains documentation including treatment plans and progress notes
Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues including classroom observation and appropriate service determination
Participates in the collection of information and outcomes data to be used for monitoring the overall effectiveness of services provided
Assist with program development and community collaboration
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of play based treatment for school aged children
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
Organized and flexible with a high degree of integrity, reliability, initiative and adaptability
Completes clinical record keeping in a timely manner
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Applicants must have the ability to work successfully with a broad range of stakeholders, including clients, staff, school personnel, volunteers, and community
Excellent interpersonal skills
Bilingual Spanish verbal and written (preferred)
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree from an accredited University or College in the field of Social Work (MSW), Counseling, or Counseling Related
Licensed or Licensed Eligible
Experience providing clinical services to school age children
Play therapy experience (preferred)
The Heart Leaf Center will Provide: Clinical supervision towards licensure, play therapy supervision, monthly play therapy training, monthly topics pertaining to working with children and families training, a supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for leadership and growth.
Please send resume and cover letter to Sheri Mitschelen at Sheri@heartleafcenter.org or Lisa Lam at Lisa@heartleafcenter.org