Child-Parent Psychotherapy Therapist

North American Family Institute (NAFI) a human service organization, is currently seeking a Full-Time Child-Parent Psychotherapy Therapist to work at one of its programs based in Polk County, Florida.

The Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Therapist provides trauma-informed, relationship-based mental health services to young children and their parents or primary caregivers utilizing the Child-Parent Psychotherapy model. Services focus on strengthening the child-caregiver relationship to promote healing, attachment, emotional regulation, safety, and healthy development for children affected by trauma, family disruption, abuse, neglect, loss, placement changes, or other significant stressors.

The CPP Therapist collaborates with families, child welfare professionals, behavioral health providers, and community partners to assess needs, develop treatment plans, and provide effective therapeutic interventions.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Child-Parent Psychotherapy services in accordance with CPP principles and model expectations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children, caregivers, family functioning, trauma history, developmental needs, strengths, and the child-caregiver relationship.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and family goals.
• Provide dyadic therapy to children and caregivers, including caregiver-only sessions when clinically appropriate.
• Support caregivers in understanding the impact of trauma on child development, behavior, emotions, and relationships.
• Strengthen caregiver capacity to meet children's emotional and developmental needs and promote secure attachment.
• Assist children and families in processing traumatic experiences through developmentally appropriate interventions that support emotional regulation, communication, safety, and healthy family functioning.
• Monitor treatment progress, adjust interventions as needed, and develop transition and discharge plans in collaboration with families and service providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, outcome measures, and other required records.
• Ensure compliance with NAFI policies, contractual and funding requirements, HIPAA standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, supervision, consultation, and professional development activities.
• Complete required CPP training and consultation activities and utilize CPP assessment, treatment, documentation, and outcome-monitoring practices.

Qualification/Education/Experience/Personal Characteristics:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Eligible to provide behavioral health services within the requirements of the applicable Florida program, contract, and funding source.
• Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families.
• Knowledge of childhood trauma, attachment, child development, family systems, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability and willingness to complete required CPP training and consultation.
• Ability to provide services in a variety of settings and locations based upon family needs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening availability.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Preferred Skills:

• Licensed or license-eligible in Florida as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Previous training or experience in Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
• Experience providing dyadic therapy to young children and their caregivers.
• Experience working with children ages birth through five and their families.
• Experience working within Florida's child welfare or behavioral health systems.
• Experience working with foster, kinship, adoptive, and biological families.
• Knowledge of Medicaid behavioral health documentation and service requirements.
• Bilingual skills are preferred based upon community needs.

NAFI Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

North American Family Institute (NAFI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

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