Clinical Therapist- Play Therapy

About the Job

As part of the multidisciplinary team, this position provides clinical services to children receiving medical care within Hematology and Oncology at Children's Health. This position will be part of an established embedded psychology team and will focus on providing play therapy to patients within the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders on our Plano campus.

Reasons for referral include concerns for anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and coping/adjustment. Providing services to young children (under 7 years of age) and their caregivers will be a particular area of focus for this position.

Some Highlighted Responsibilities

• Intervention with patients, caregivers, and families and consultation to multidisciplinary team members

• Clinical services will include play therapy and family intervention

Shift/Location: Monday

• Friday 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. Position based at our Plano location.

Experience

Required: At least 2 years of recent experience working with children and families

Required: Experience with young children (<5 years old) and their families

Preferred: Experience providing services to children and families in a medical setting

Education

Required: Master's degree

Certifications

Required: Licensure in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Required: Registered Play Therapist (RPT) Certification

Required: Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider Course (BLS) Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire and renewed every two years

About us

Children's Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.

We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.

Children's Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for nine consecutive years.

We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.

Benefits

Children's Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.

We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.