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Josh Mireles

Director of Programs

Josh@hns-tx.org

Now Hiring: Part-Time Clinical Child & Family Specialist

Location: House of Neighborly Service

Compensation: $24/hour | 20 hours per week

Reports To: Clinical Director

Are you passionate about supporting children and families through therapeutic play and mental health education through a community-based approach? We’re seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) LMSW to join and expand our Child & Family Wellness Program.

About the Role:

The Clinical Child & Family Specialist provides therapeutic services – primarily play therapy – to children and families. This role combines direct clinical work, classroom based support, and community outreach, helping children build emotional resilience and families strengthen their relationships.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Child & Family Specialist provides therapeutic services—primarily play therapy—to children and families enrolled in the Child & Family Wellness Program. Under the supervision of the 

Clinical Director, this role includes direct clinical work, psychoeducation, and classroom-based interventions.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide play therapy using approaches like Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT)

• Conduct screenings and biopsychosocial intake assessments

• Offer psychoeducation and support to families on mental health and child development

• Facilitate classroom-based social-emotional learning and play-based interventions

• Lead workshops and community events to promote mental health awareness

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold ethical standards

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful, community-focused work

• Collaborative, supportive team environment

• Gain hands-on experience with evidence-based play therapy techniques

• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including on site clinical supervision

• Flexible part-time schedule

Required Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Social Work

- Active LMSW licensure in Texas

- Bilingual in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working with children and/or in school-based settings

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Ability to manage and maintain a client caseload effectively

Responsibilities:

- Provide individual play therapy services to children engaged in the Child & Family Wellness 

Program, Bienestar Juntos

- Conduct screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial intake assessments

- Provide psychoeducation and support to families on mental health and child development 

- Facilitate classroom-based social-emotional learning and play-based interventions

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

- Maintain client confidentiality and uphold all professional and ethical standards

- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and required monthly reports

- Engage in ongoing professional development and stay informed of best practices in child 

mental health and development

- Follow mandated reporting laws and agency crisis protocols

- Other duties as assigned

Apply Today!

Help children and families thrive—submit your resume and cover letter to 

mario.garcia@hns-tx.or