This position is eligible for $2500 sign-on bonus.

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Clinical Outpatient Therapist specializing in Child and Adolescent Services provides comprehensive mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families. This role includes conducting assessments, creating developmentally appropriate treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions to address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. The therapist collaborates with caregivers, schools, and community resources to support the holistic development and well-being of young clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Client Care

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments of children and adolescents, considering developmental, familial, and environmental factors.

Develop individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with clients and their families.

Provide therapeutic services using evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, CBT, DBT, or family therapy.

Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address emotional and behavioral concerns.

Monitor progress, adapt interventions as needed, and maintain detailed and compliant clinical documentation.

Collaboration & Advocacy

Partner with parents, guardians, and family members to support treatment goals and strategies.

Collaborate with schools, pediatricians, and other community providers to coordinate care and advocate for clients' needs.

Refer clients to additional resources and support services, including wraparound care when necessary.

Crisis Intervention

Provide crisis assessment and intervention for children and families experiencing acute distress.

Collaborate with emergency services and develop safety plans to ensure the child’s well-being during crises.

Professional Development & Compliance

Stay informed about advancements in child and adolescent mental health treatment through training and professional development.

Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in regular clinical supervision, team meetings, and case consultations.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.

Active state licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent; provisional licensure may be considered with appropriate supervision.

At least 1-2 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families in an outpatient or similar setting (internship experience considered).

Familiarity with common child and adolescent issues, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, behavioral concerns, and family conflict.

Proficiency in evidence-based therapies for children and adolescents, such as play therapy, TF-CBT, or family systems approaches.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to engage children and build trust with families.

Knowledge of developmental psychology and child-focused therapeutic techniques.

Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable care to diverse populations.

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.