Child and Family Therapist

As a Child and Family Therapist at Heartland Community Health Center, you will serve as a crucial provider in delivering specialized therapeutic services to children and adolescents. Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary framework, you will contribute to holistic care, emphasizing emotional well‑being, developmental support, and mental health resilience. Your role will encompass utilizing play‑based interventions to address a variety of concerns, supporting children's emotional regulation, social skills, and overall psychological health.

This position provides a rewarding opportunity to practice therapy within a nurturing and empowering environment, dedicated to meeting the distinctive therapeutic needs of each patient.

At Heartland, we are a people‑centered environment dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients. We believe that our providers and care teams are instrumental in enhancing patient engagement and advancing the development of an integrated healthcare model at the community health center.

Providers at Heartland contribute to a mission‑focused organization that prioritizes health equity and community well‑being, while making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families within our community. With access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including training, and continuing education conferences, providers stay up to date on the best evidence‑based practices and inclusive health care standards.

Join our team at Heartland, where we proudly serve our community as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), making our staff eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition to this valuable benefit, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including a 401K retirement plan, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees also benefit from 13 paid holidays which include Birthday and Floating Holiday, and eligible team members receive paid time off (PTO) after just 60 days of employment.

Plus, we provide access to two Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to support your well‑being.

• Facilitate play therapy sessions with children to address and treat emotional, developmental, and behavioral concerns, using play as a primary communication and intervention tool.
• Document therapy sessions, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with ethical standards and legal regulations, ensuring all records are accurate and timely.
• Provide guidance and support to children and their families, educating them on the therapeutic process, coping strategies, and how to reinforce therapeutic progress at home, fostering an active role in their child's emotional and developmental health.
• Encourage proactive mental health and emotional well‑being through regular sessions, developmental screenings, and educational resources to help prevent future emotional and behavioral issues.
• Address and validate the emotional and psychological concerns of children and their families, promoting understanding and offering strategies to manage and overcome challenges.
• Work closely with a team of professionals, including teachers, pediatricians, licensed clinical social workers, and mental health specialists, to provide integrated and holistic care for children.
• Advocate for the mental health needs of children in the community, striving to address disparities and improve access to therapeutic services for underserved populations.
• Record detailed notes on clients' histories, play activities, and therapeutic interventions, ensuring compliance with professional guidelines and maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic process.
• Promote practices and policies that enhance the mental and emotional well‑being of children, actively contributing to community health improvement efforts.
• Be available for on‑call coverage to address urgent needs or crises, offering timely support and intervention as necessary.
• Engage in professional development and quality assurance activities to ensure high standards of care, including regular supervision, training, and participation in value‑based care…