Child First Therapist (Moore County)

Job Description

Job Description

At Coastal Horizons , our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Child First Therapist (Moore County) to join our dynamic team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to explore the exciting positions available with us.

Child First Therapist (Moore County)

JOB TITLE : Child First Program Clinician

JOB POSTING :

Partners with a Family Resource Coordinator to engage families who are referred to the Child First home-based intervention. Uses trauma-informed CPP, a relationship-based, dyadic, parent-child treatment model, which focuses on the primary attachment relationships of the young child. Engages with both the caregiver and child in a supportive, reflective, and exploratory manner. Therapeutic intervention focuses on : 1) helping caregivers understand typical developmental challenges and expectations; 2) increasing caregivers’ ability to reflect on the meaning and feelings motivating a child’s behavior; 3) supporting caregivers’ problem solving; and 4) helping caregivers understand the psychodynamic relationship between parental feelings, history, and the caregiver response to the child. Also provides consultation to teachers in early care and education settings, as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL / QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s or Doctoral level mental health provider (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, clinical psychologist, other)
• Experience working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families, including parent-child therapeutic work and play therapy with very young children (0-5 years), for a minimum of three years. Past CPP training is highly valued.

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HOW TO APPLY :

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.