At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a CHERISH Infant Mental Health Therapist to join our CHERISH Program! Our CHERISH Infant Mental Health Therapist will be a member of our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Team and will focus on providing services to foster children age 0-3 and their parents, foster parents, and/or relative caregivers. Our preferred candidate is experienced, with training providing appropriate support for young children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. (S)he will have a strong passion for helping children with special needs, and their families reach their full potential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team to conduct assessments for foster children aged 0-3, and similar cases as needed.
• Provide in-home parent-infant relational interventions around issues of attachment, adjustment and emotional development.
• Assess the development of social-emotional functioning; design and implement individual treatment plans; prepare progress reports; review medical reports; and maintain accurate records of contact.
• Collaborate and consult with multi-disciplinary staff on treatment(s) for foster children receiving therapy services.
• Participate in program planning and execution including presentations, materials, referrals, inter-team collaborations, etc.
• Complete all documentation as required including case notes, treatment plans, session notes, and reports in accordance with Washington State’s Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Program (ESIT).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field; Master’s Degree with formal CHERISH Training and/or Infant Mental Health Certified.
• Valid WA state professional license or under clinical supervision pursuing a license
• Experience and training in infant mental health, psychotherapy, and attachment theory
• Knowledgeable and awareness of disproportionality, and systematic racism that exists within the foster care system, as well as organizations and systems throughout the United States
• Experience and training in systems (i.e. foster care/child welfare)
• Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance including access to dependable personal transportation

This is a full-time position with a planned schedule of approximately 40 hours per week

In accordance with applicable State and Federal Orders, Children’s Therapy Center requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before October 18, 2021, or before beginning employment; unless by certified, document medical disability or religious accommodation.

Compensation & Benefits:

Children’s Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits. Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available. Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories.  We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset.  We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship.