Child & Adolescent Therapist - Outpatient (Fee-for-Service)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Dunbar Wellness Group is seeking a compassionate and experienced Child & Adolescent Therapist – Outpatient (Fee-for-Service) to provide outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and families within our Outpatient Therapy (OPT) program. The Child Therapist will provide individualized, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive therapeutic services designed to support emotional wellness, behavioral health needs, and overall client growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience providing therapy to youth populations and be skilled in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, clinical documentation, and collaboration with families and other professionals involved in the client’s care.

This fee-for-service position offers flexibility and the opportunity for licensed behavioral health professionals to provide quality clinical services while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Benefits & Perks:

Dunbar Wellness Group offers a supportive clinical environment focused on quality care and professional growth.

Benefits may include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative behavioral health team environment
• Opportunity for additional client referrals and caseload growth

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Clinical Therapy Services

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services to children and adolescents.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address behavioral health concerns.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based care.
• Support clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental challenges.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and required assessments.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, payer requirements, and applicable behavioral health regulations.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and documentation standards.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other service providers as appropriate.
• Participate in treatment planning and case consultation meetings.
• Communicate client progress and clinical recommendations with appropriate team members.
• Support continuity of care through effective coordination and communication.

Qualifications: Required

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Active Pennsylvania professional license or clinical credential (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSW, or related credential).
• Experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation requirements and ethical standards.
• Ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and client-centered care.

Preferred

• Experience working in outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Experience with Medicaid and commercial insurance documentation requirements.
• Experience providing trauma-focused therapy.
• Experience working with diverse youth and family populations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload.
• Ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with children and families.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Fee-for-service position with flexible scheduling options.
• Caseload availability based on client referrals and provider availability.
• Compensation based on completed clinical services and experience.
• Opportunity to build a consistent outpatient caseload.

Schedule: Monday through Wednesday (5 PM-8 PM)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Dunbar Wellness Group is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We value diversity and are dedicated to serving the unique needs of the children and families in our community.