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Position Title: Clinical Child & Family Specialist 

Supervisor: Clinical Director 

Classification: Exempt 

Compensation: Starting at $50,000, Salary commensurate with experience 

Position Summary: The Clinical Child & Family Specialist, under direct supervision of the Clinical Director, is responsible for providing Child-Centered Play Therapy and other therapeutic interventions to children and families engaged in The Child & Family Wellness Program. 

Required Qualifications: 

- Master’s Degree in Social Work and active LMSW in the state of Texas. 

- Bilingual in English and Spanish required. 

- Must pass a background check. 

- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds. 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience: 

- Experience working with children and/or school-based settings preferred. 

- Excellent organizational skills and time management. 

- Demonstrate ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 

- Commitment to working with underserved communities and improving mental health access. 

- Proficient in maintaining client caseload. 

- Interest in pursuing clinical hours and receiving clinical supervision within the agency. 

Responsibilities: 

- Train in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and Child-Teacher Relationship Therapy (CTRT.) 

- Provide Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to children engaged in services with the Child & Family Wellness Program, Bienestar Juntos. 

- Conduct initial screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial intakes to assess child and family needs. 

- Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and support to families to enhance understanding of mental health, child development, and their role in the services. 

- Facilitate workshops, groups, and community education events for families, staff, and community members to increase mental health awareness. 

- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate with other providers and staff and develop support plans that monitor progress towards goals for each child’s development. 

- Conduct outreach and community engagement to build partnerships with organizations to increase program awareness and referrals for program participation. - Maintain confidentiality of all records and documentation. 

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation that includes interventions and progress, and prepare monthly reports required by the agency. 

- Support interns in their training, development, and execution of program assignments. 

- Uphold all ethical guidelines and best practices, research, and trends in mental health, child development, and participate in ongoing professional development. - Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law and adhere to agency crisis protocol. 

- Other duties as assigned.

We're hiring at House of Neighborly Service! Our Child & Family Wellness Program provides child-centered play therapy to children ages 3-10, as well as psychoeducation, consultation, and support to families and educators. This is an exciting position for a clinician interested in joining a growth-oriented and collaborative team. If you're interested in joining our team, please send your resume and contact info to mario.garcia@hns-tx.org. 

Interested in becoming an intern at our organization? Contact us today to learn more!

Josh Mireles

Director of Programs

Josh@hns-tx.org