Child and Young Adolescent Therapist (Part time or Full time) - Saint Charles County

Join Our Team:
We are looking to add child, young adolescent individual and family therapists to our Saint Charles location. We are looking for 2-3 clinicians. Our part time clinicians see 15-17 clients a week, and our full time clinicians see 27 clients a week.

Why Choose Step By Step Counseling

At Step By Step Counseling, we believe in creating a positive and empowering environment for both our clients and our team members. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a community that values your unique skills, fosters growth, and encourages collaboration.

What Sets Us Apart

• Comprehensive Resources: Our child therapist offices have fully stocked playrooms and hybrid teen/older child rooms, creating a dynamic setting for therapeutic work. Our therapists providing in home, are provided a travel play therapy kit for them to use.
• Pathways to Play Membership: Our employees have free access to Pathways to Play, an online resource that provides 1000+ templates, handouts, guides and support for child & adolescent therapists.
• Therapists choose their modality: Our child therapists are empowered to choose the approach that best serves their clients. We prioritize flexibility and individualized care in our approach.
• In-home specifically, therapists choose their geographic area: Our in-home therapists have the opportunity to choose the area they provide in-home services.

Qualifications:

• Superhero Training: You should have experience, CEUs, or training in saving the day for kids and teens. Experience, CEUs, or training specific to working with children & adolescents is needed, we can also provide support
• Education and Experience: Hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, or social work. Be an LMFT, LCSW, or LPC with an active, unrestricted license in the State of Missouri.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Demonstrate proficiency in evidence-based mental health treatments, showcasing your commitment to providing quality care.
• Technology Proficiency: Don’t worry; you won’t need a cape for this, but you should be comfortable with technology, like our Electronic Health Records and occasional telehealth adventures.
• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with other professionals, including school personnel, medical providers, case managers, and more.
• Continuous Growth: Be open to enhancing your skills through certifications in DBT, TFCBT, EMDR, CPP, or other evidence-based modalities.
• Flexibility: Expect either afternoon/early evening hours or weekend availability because our young clients & families are available at those times. Ideal candidates are like elastic superheroes with either weekend or late afternoon/early evening availability. There is some office flexibility to shift your schedule over time after a clinician's schedule fills up.
• Supervisor Role: If applying for supervisor role, must complete state requirements to supervise for licensure in the first 90 days.

Preferences ::ahem:: Super-Duper Wishlist for Our Child Whisperers

• Have at least one niche or specialty, Ideal candidates have a niche or a population they enjoy working with. It’s awesome if you’ve got a specialty or a favorite group of kids to work with. We’re looking for heroes who have a soft spot for a particular group.
• We value accessibility. Openness to being paneled in-network with insurance plans (office will take care of credentialing). Don’t worry, our office will help you with all the paperwork – no capes required.
• Ability to collaborate with other professional team members including school personnel, medical providers, case managers, and others involved in the treatment of their clients. Teamwork is key!
• Ability to establish rapport with families and maintain professional relationships. Ideal candidates should be a master of building and maintaining super-duper relationships with their young clients and the community.

Things that will catch our eye:

• If you are a clinical supervisor, or interested in becoming a clinical supervisor and can supervise our provisional child therapists for licensure.
• If you can add 5-7 in home clients to your caseload (In Saint Charles County), we can train!
• If you have a group you'd like to run

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral program

License/Certification:

• LPC, LCSW or LMFT State Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person