Child Therapist
Company Description Wissahickon Valley Counseling (WVC), founded in 2025, is dedicated to providing warm, inclusive, and accessible mental health care. Located in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, WVC offers compassionate, strengths-based therapy tailored to the needs of diverse individuals, children, and families. Services are grounded in evidence-based practices, with a focus on supporting long-term emotional growth and resilience. WVC emphasizes collaboration, professional integrity, and a welcoming environment for both clients and clinicians.
Role Description This full-time (25 contact hours per week) hybrid role for a Licensed Social Worker (Child Therapist) focuses on providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents. The Child Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions for a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining timely clinical documentation, coordinating care with parents, schools, and other providers, and participating in case consultation or supervision. The therapist will contribute to a supportive clinical culture, uphold ethical and legal standards, and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance quality of care.
Qualifications
- Active licensure as a Social Worker (e.g., LSW, LCSW or equivalent) in the state of practice, with eligibility to provide clinical therapy to children and adolescents.
- Demonstrated skills in child and adolescent psychotherapy, including assessment, treatment planning, and use of evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, DBT-informed approaches, or play therapy).
- Strong capabilities in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and safety planning for youth and families.
- Proficiency in telehealth service delivery, including comfort with secure video platforms and electronic health record documentation.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with caregivers, schools, and community resources to support holistic care.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive practice and sensitivity to diverse family structures and identities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, and organizational abilities to manage a full clinical caseload remotely.
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution; prior outpatient, school-based, or community mental health experience is strongly preferred.