Provide high quality counseling to children, adolescents and their families in our Children and Adolescent Program. Registered Play Therapists, or those working toward the credential, are highly preferred.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a fully licensed mental health professional to join our Children and Adolescent Program. This role focuses on providing high-quality counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. The ideal candidate has strong clinical experience in play therapy and a deep understanding of youth development. We highly prioritize candidates who are Registered Play Therapists (RPT) or are actively working toward completing their credential.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy to children and adolescents using evidence-based, child-centered, and directive play therapy techniques.
• Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnostic impressions, and design individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to provide holistic care and support behavioral progress at home.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, in compliance with state and agency regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and peer consultations to enhance program services.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active, independent clinical license in the state of Alabama (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW). Please note: We are unable to accept associate-level licenses (e.g., ALC, MFT-A, LMSW) for this specific role.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience directly counseling children and adolescents.

Preferred Credentials:

• Current credentialing as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) through the Association for Play Therapy (APT).
• OR Active enrollment in an RPT training pathway with completed coursework and ongoing supervision.