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Child Therapist jobs are open across mental health clinics, school districts, hospitals, and private practices, from entry-level associate positions to licensed clinical directors, with specializations in play therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and child and adolescent psychiatry support. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Arbor Counseling | Taylorsville & Murray, Utah | Hybrid Options Available
Ideal for therapists interested in play therapy, attachment work, neurodivergent-affirming care, and trauma-informed treatment with children, adolescents and some adults.
Arbor Counseling is seeking a therapist who is passionate about working with children and adolescents and wants to grow within a supportive, clinically strong environment. We are a trauma-informed group practice that values depth of work, authenticity, and helping clinicians build meaningful, sustainable careers.
Position Overview
This role is ideal for a therapist who enjoys working with children, teens, and adults and wants to build (or continue growing) a consistent caseload of 20+ sessions per week.
You’ll work with a range of concerns including anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, trauma, and neurodivergent profiles, with an emphasis on individualized, strengths-based care.
Who We’re Looking For
We are specifically looking for a therapist who:
- Has a genuine interest in working with children and adolescents
- Is knowledgeable in or actively developing skills in play therapy, child-centered therapy, TF-CBT, sandtray therapy, or expressive modalities
- Has interest or experience in trauma-informed care and/or neurodivergent-affirming approaches
- Understands (or is eager to learn) how to work with parent-child dynamics and caregiver involvement
- Values relationship-based, developmentally attuned therapy over rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches
- Is open to feedback, consultation, and continued clinical growth
Qualifications
- CSW or LCSW licensed in Utah
- Experience or strong interest in working with children and families
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while also engaging in a team environment
Compensation
- CSW: $50 per session | LCSW: $60 per session
- Minimum of 20 sessions per week
- Estimated weekly earnings: $1,000–$1,500+
- Additional earning potential with increased caseload and retention
Supervision & Clinical Growth
We offer more than just supervision—we provide intentional clinical mentorship to help you become a confident, effective therapist.
- Individual and/or group supervision provided
- Support with case conceptualization, including trauma and neurodivergent presentations
- Guidance on working with dysregulation, stuck cases, and parent dynamics
- Emphasis on building your own clinical voice and style
- Support with documentation, treatment planning, and outcomes tracking
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid options
- Administrative support (scheduling, billing, referrals)
- Established referral base with steady client flow
- Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
- Opportunities to develop specializations in trauma and neurodivergent care
At Arbor Counseling, we believe therapy should be accessible, individualized, and grounded in genuine connection. We strive to create a space where both clients and clinicians feel supported, challenged, and empowered.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
Experience:
- Child & family counseling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84123
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Who's Hiring
- Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism47
- Blackbird Health44
- Lighthouse Autism Center32
- Transformations Care Network32
- LifeStance Health23
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
- Active state licensure or associate/resident license with supervision eligibility
- Experience providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents
- Proficiency in at least one evidence-based modality such as TF-CBT or CBT
- Ability to complete clinical documentation in an electronic health record system
- Mandatory reporter training and current background clearance for working with minors
Tips for Your Child Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure level
Separate your pre-licensure hours from your independent clinical hours clearly. Employers scan for licensure status before anything else, so list your credential, state of licensure, and supervision status at the top of every resume you send.
Highlight your evidence-based therapy modalities
Name specific modalities you're trained in, such as TF-CBT, EMDR adapted for children, or DIR Floortime. Generalist language like 'work with children' gets filtered out fast when hiring managers search for competency-specific skills.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists child therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by population specialty
Search for postings that name your target population, whether that's early childhood, adolescents in foster care, or children with autism spectrum diagnoses. Matching your niche to the employer's caseload makes your application far stronger than a broad one.
Prepare a case conceptualization example for interviews
Many child therapist interviews include a clinical scenario or role play. Practice walking an interviewer through how you'd conceptualize a presenting problem, choose a treatment approach, and involve a caregiver, using a de-identified composite case from your own experience.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're pre-licensed, ask during negotiation whether the employer provides individual supervision hours toward your licensure, and at what frequency. Some employers offer this at no cost but only mention it if you ask, and it can be worth thousands of dollars in private supervision fees.
Child Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most child therapists?
The companies hiring the most child therapists right now include Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism, Blackbird Health, and Lighthouse Autism Center, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at community mental health centers, school-based health organizations, and outpatient behavioral health groups.
How many child therapist jobs are remote?
About 61% of child therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, a share driven largely by telehealth-first practices and platform-based therapy companies. Roles focused on adolescents and school-age children tend to have the highest remote availability, while early childhood and in-school positions are almost always in person.
How do you become a child therapist?
You become a child therapist by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, completing supervised clinical hours under a licensed professional, and passing your state's licensure exam. After licensure, many child therapists pursue additional certification in a specialized modality such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to strengthen their clinical profile and candidacy for specialized roles.
Can you get hired as a child therapist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level child therapist positions exist for candidates who are pre-licensed and working toward full licensure under supervision. Community mental health centers and school districts are the most likely to hire associate-level clinicians, partly because they have supervisory infrastructure in place. Emphasize your practicum populations, any specialized training, and your willingness to work with high-need or underserved youth to stand out at this stage.
What does the child therapist interview process look like?
Most child therapist interviews include an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or director that covers your treatment approach, documentation practices, and experience with specific populations. Some employers add a case conceptualization exercise or ask you to describe how you involve caregivers in treatment. References from clinical supervisors are typically requested before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to child therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to child therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your licensure level, preferred population, and work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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