Family Therapist

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The Family Therapist provides outpatient psychotherapy (family, individual and play therapy). Works with clients ages 0-18 and their families. The Family Therapist possesses knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and brain development as well as experience with pediatric/adolescent mental health diagnoses and a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests. Experience with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care is preferred. Understanding of the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred. May be assigned to work with specialty populations or across several clinic locations.

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Family Therapy or related field

• Must have experience in Pediatrics/Adolescents; Experience in medical setting preferred

• Must be licensed in the state of Texas: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPA

• CPR - BLS required

• Play Therapy experience preferred

• Trauma Therapy experience preferred

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.