Children’s Therapist

Closing Date: August 31 2026 Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Starting at $54,000 and commensurate with experience Work Location: In Person Organization: Hope House, Inc. Address: PO BOX 577 Region: Kansas City Job Description Hope House is seeking a responsive and trauma-informed clinical professional to join our team as a full-time Children’s Therapist. This role is responsible for providing clinical counseling and care to child survivors of domestic violence and to their non-offending parent as requested. Hope House – Independence (On-Site) Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried Starting Rate of Pay: $54,000 per year Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some evening and weekends required. Therapists are expected to work a schedule that accommodates clients’ varied needs. On-Call: required on a rotating basis

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with clients to develop personalized safety plans that address immediate risk. Administer initial mental health assessments for clients entering services, including assessing the psychological, emotional, and behavioral impacts of domestic violence. Develop client-centered individualized treatment plans, and monitor and evaluate progress toward treatment goals. Provide regular individual therapy, including managing a caseload of approximately 20 clients. Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as trauma-informed, CBT, and DBT. Offer immediate support and intervention in crisis situations and coordinate with emergency services when necessary. Provide clinical case support as needed. Facilitate support or psycho-educational groups. Maintain clinical files and documentation according to legal and ethical guidelines, quality assurance standards, and grant reporting/auditing requirements. Adhere to professional code of ethics and maintain licensure in accordance with state and federal regulations.

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field from an accredited institution; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. Provisional licenses will be considered if actively pursuing full licensure and under appropriate supervision. Free clinical supervision may be provided by Hope House.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual in English and Spanish Coursework or specialization in trauma, domestic violence, or crisis intervention Certifications in trauma-informed therapeutic modalities (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT) Previous experience working with children ages 4-18 Hope House prohibits discrimination and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mocadsv