Child/Adolescent Therapist 

Job Summary

Solace Family Counseling is seeking compassionate professionals to join our dynamic team. We pride ourselves on being an energetic and collaborative workplace that offers regular opportunities for personal and professional growth.

About Us

At Solace Family Counseling, we specialize in providing trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and their families. Our practice emphasizes holistic and compassionate care, addressing challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to more severe trauma. We are passionate about helping young clients build resilience, strengthen their self-esteem, and navigate life’s challenges.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking therapists who are committed to working with children and adolescents, ages 5 and up. While a willingness to work with couples is a bonus, the primary focus of this role will be on providing therapy to younger clients impacted by trauma and other mental health challenges.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with designated staff to market skills and areas of expertise to build sustainable client case load, including a regular weekly staff meeting
• Maintain schedule to include regular hours with clients and weekly supervision with clinical staff
• Perform initial interview with clients to gather psychosocial history and relevant treatment information
• Create and maintain an up-to-date client treatment plan to effectively track client progress
• Provide clinically relevant interventions and help clients cultivate coping skills necessary to decrease symptoms
• Maintain appropriate clinical records of each encounter with the client
• Maintain financial account balances with client
• Make appropriate referrals when appropriate for client care, including psychiatrists and community resources
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among clinical staff and employees
• Be available for no less than 25 hours per week face-to-face with clients, with no less than 2 evening a week.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• Prefer 2 years experience providing treatment to children/adolescents
• Prefer working knowledge of trauma-informed interventions, but training will be offered to support the Therapist

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed in Maryland as LGPC, LCPC, MFT, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGSW
• Basic computer skills necessary to work with electronic health record
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, organized, compassionate and insightful

Benefits

• W-2 employee status
• Training opportunities
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Retirement plan matching 1%
• Paid Time Off