Therapist - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Therapist - 

Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Adolescents

If you believe therapy should change lives—not just check boxes—this role is for you.

At KVC, therapists are trusted clinicians, advocates, and collaborators who help children and adolescents heal from trauma and move toward stability, connection, and long-term wellbeing. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team and community partners to provide meaningful, trauma-informed treatment that directly impacts young lives and families.

Our employees consistently report a strong culture of support and purpose, reflected in our Indeed Work Wellbeing Score of 83, demonstrating that staff feel valued, supported, and connected to the mission.

Job Summary

The Therapist provides trauma-informed therapy and case management services to children and adolescents served in residential and/or acute programs. This role works closely with hospital liaisons, schools, mental health centers, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care and individualized treatment for each client.

Therapists play a critical role in helping youth navigate trauma, build resilience, and achieve healthier futures.

KVC employees operate through a set of guiding values:

• The heart of our work is helping people

• Our character is built on authenticity and compassion

• Family connection drives our culture

• Collaboration fuels our improvement

• Urgency and innovation mark our approach

• Diverse perspectives are key to our progress

Team members are expected to model positive behavior for children and families, focus on solutions, and build upon the strengths of every individual they serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children and adolescents

• Deliver trauma-informed case management services

• Participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team

• Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of each youth’s history, treatment plan, and discharge plan

• Be available for consultation on a 24/7 on-call basis as required

• Collaborate with schools, hospitals, guardians, MCOs, and community partners

• Facilitate treatment review meetings with guardians and service providers

• Provide crisis intervention using approved tools and techniques

• Participate in utilization review and communication with insurance providers when needed

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, licensure, and accrediting standards

• Maintain an up-to-date employee profile in KVC’s HRIS system

• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for youth

Additional duties may be assigned based on program development and staff qualifications.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate respect for colleagues, families, and community stakeholders regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity

• Serve as a positive role model for youth and families

• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all organizational policies and procedures

• Collaborate effectively with team members and community partners

Minimum Requirements

Age Requirement

• All employees must be at least 21 years of age

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling, or related behavioral health field from an accredited institution

Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for professional licensure in the state(s) where services are provided, including one of the following:

• LMSW, LSW, LSCSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, LCMFT, or other equivalent state-recognized clinical license

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of one year of supervised experience providing therapy to children and/or adolescents

• Experience delivering individual, family, and group counseling

• Coursework in child and adolescent development

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices

• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills

• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed below represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, talk, and hear

• Use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects

• Reach with hands and arms

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee may occasionally sit and must be able to:

• Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds

• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you are passionate about helping children overcome trauma and want to work in a culture where collaboration, compassion, and innovation are valued, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team making measurable impact every day.

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