Child Therapist Jobs
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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The Providence Center Child and Family Services Clinical Therapist Fee For Service provides individual, group, and family therapy for clients with mental health and/or substance use concerns. This role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions to support recovery. The therapist responds to crises, coordinates care with internal teams and community partners, and ensures compliance with documentation, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Provide individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues using various treatment modalities, including evidence-based practices.
- Provide services to assigned caseload of clients, ensuring service intensity meets program standards, including required in-person contacts provided in both office- and community-based settings. Also provides services to other clients in need at Center programs. (See addendum for program standards)
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations. Provide evaluations and monthly reporting requirements to external agencies.
- Develop, present and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team, clients and their families as appropriate.
- Identify, assess and respond to clinical emergencies and crisis situations, including suicide risk and danger to others. Perform crisis intervention and risk management as needed, escalating to appropriate resources when indicated (Qualified Mental Health Professionals/QMHPs or Emergency Services). For Clinical Therapists that are QMHPs, they complete crisis evaluations as indicated.
- Collaborate with the care team, other providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.
- Use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care within the continuum.
- Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), in clinical practice.
- Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and collaboratively address client challenges.
- Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
- Assist clients with daily activities and life skills through modeling and providing education to promote independence. This includes medication management and budgeting as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of all client interactions and services provided, including clinical documentation as required.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Transport clients safely to appointments and activities as needed.
- Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
- Attend trainings and case presentations, and complete professional development activities necessary to maintain valid licensure/certification.
- Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.
Master's Degree Required.
Field of Study: Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Experience in Human Services field preferred.- Rhode Island licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT, or LMFT-A; certification as Principal Counselor or Counselor accepted in lieu of licensure.
- Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection sticker and insured auto.
- Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of individuals with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.
- Experience with various treatment modalities, including evidence-based therapies and standardized tools such as PHQ-9, C-SSRS, etc.
- Skilled in crisis assessment, risk management, and de-escalation.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and calm demeanor during emergencies.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic record-keeping systems, including ability to document in electronic medical records.
- Capable of working collaboratively with community partners and in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, representatives from outside agencies and the public.
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
- Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable and inclusive services.
- Highly motivated, independent, and self-directed.
- Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.
- Bilingual preferred. For positions designated as bilingual (Bil), proficiency in the required language is mandatory, and the language assessment must be passed no later than 30 days of starting the role.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
The Providence Center Child and Family Services Clinical Therapist Fee For Service provides individual, group, and family therapy for clients with mental health and/or substance use concerns. This role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions to support recovery. The therapist responds to crises, coordinates care with internal teams and community partners, and ensures compliance with documentation, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Provide individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues using various treatment modalities, including evidence-based practices.
- Provide services to assigned caseload of clients, ensuring service intensity meets program standards, including required in-person contacts provided in both office- and community-based settings. Also provides services to other clients in need at Center programs. (See addendum for program standards)
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations. Provide evaluations and monthly reporting requirements to external agencies.
- Develop, present and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team, clients and their families as appropriate.
- Identify, assess and respond to clinical emergencies and crisis situations, including suicide risk and danger to others. Perform crisis intervention and risk management as needed, escalating to appropriate resources when indicated (Qualified Mental Health Professionals/QMHPs or Emergency Services). For Clinical Therapists that are QMHPs, they complete crisis evaluations as indicated.
- Collaborate with the care team, other providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.
- Use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care within the continuum.
- Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), in clinical practice.
- Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and collaboratively address client challenges.
- Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
- Assist clients with daily activities and life skills through modeling and providing education to promote independence. This includes medication management and budgeting as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of all client interactions and services provided, including clinical documentation as required.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Transport clients safely to appointments and activities as needed.
- Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
- Attend trainings and case presentations, and complete professional development activities necessary to maintain valid licensure/certification.
- Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.
Master's Degree Required.
Field of Study: Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Experience in Human Services field preferred.- Rhode Island licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT, or LMFT-A; certification as Principal Counselor or Counselor accepted in lieu of licensure.
- Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection sticker and insured auto.
- Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of individuals with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.
- Experience with various treatment modalities, including evidence-based therapies and standardized tools such as PHQ-9, C-SSRS, etc.
- Skilled in crisis assessment, risk management, and de-escalation.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and calm demeanor during emergencies.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic record-keeping systems, including ability to document in electronic medical records.
- Capable of working collaboratively with community partners and in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, representatives from outside agencies and the public.
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
- Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable and inclusive services.
- Highly motivated, independent, and self-directed.
- Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.
- Bilingual preferred. For positions designated as bilingual (Bil), proficiency in the required language is mandatory, and the language assessment must be passed no later than 30 days of starting the role.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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Who's Hiring
- Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism86
- LifeStance Health45
- Lighthouse Autism Center27
- Blackbird Health24
- Thriveworks22
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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, LifeStance Health, and Lighthouse Autism Center, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 65% of child therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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