Job Description
Monarch Behavioral Health is currently recruiting for a full-time
Licensed Play Therapist. The Licensed Play Therapist is responsible for providing high quality therapeutic services to child and adolescent clients across the state of Texas, in both the in-office and telehealth settings. The Licensed Therapist’s therapeutic approach shall be rooted in the practice’s values, including providing a warm, safe judgement-free environment where clients feel supported talking openly about the challenges they face, growth can be cultivated, and suffering is reduced. The Licensed PlayTherapist should have, or be in the process of developing, a niche specialization in the area of child and play therapy using evidence-based modalities appropriate for the population.
The ideal candidate is licensed in the state of Texas as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist and has at least 2 years of experience providing direct care, preferably in a private practice environment. They must also be well-organized and detailed in their approach to their work.
This position may be perfect for you if you: - Are energized by sharing your expertise and helping others in their own professional growth
- Are skilled in time management and balancing a variety of responsibilities
- Enjoy collaboration and teamwork
- Are confident in your clinical skills and judgment, and your ability to guide staff through complex situations (i.e. DCFS, crisis)
- Are creative, engaged in doing good work, and excited by furthering our mission to make wellness a down-to-earth practice
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS - Monday – Friday, 30-32 hours per week with sufficient flexibility to meet client needs including Therapists must work either 2 evenings per week (4-7pm) or 1 evening + 1 weekend day (6 hours) to accommodate clients’ scheduling needs.
- This role will see an average of 25 clients per week.
LOCATION This position is primarily office-based (60%); but some work may be performed from home (up to 40%).
GENERAL DUTIES - Consult with their assigned clinicians as weekly or needed, providing effective and ethical interventions
- Reviews staff schedules and ensures they are meeting their caseload requirements
- Provides new employee training and orientation and ongoing support
- Participates in interviewing and hiring activities
- Audits and evaluates and verifies employee performance
- Identifies staff development and training needs
ABOUT THE PRACTICE We are a San Antonio-based group of clinicians who provide a wide range of services including therapy & counseling, psychological assessments and testing. We serve children, teens, and adults who are struggling with personal or family concerns.
Our Mission To cultivate growth and reduce suffering by creating safe spaces for connection and understanding while providing therapeutic support to members of our community and making accessible mental healthcare services to our community.
Our Values - Professionalism
- Abundance Minded
- Eager-to-Learn
- Humbly Confident
- Relationship-Oriented
BENEFITS TO TEAM MEMBERS INCUDE: Health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Paid Time Off
CEU stipend and company provided CEUs
Employee Assistance Program
Company participation in federal student loan forgiveness
Job Tags
Full time, Private practice, Work at office, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,