Bilingual Child and Family Therapist at FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES RISING INC – Chapel Hill, North Carolina

KidSCope is dedicated to delivering holistic developmental and mental health support for young children, their families, and caregivers. We are committed to utilizing research and evidence-based practices to empower children with a strong foundation during the crucial early years, where relationships and experiences play a pivotal role in shaping their future life success. This position is responsible for providing trauma-informed mental health therapy to children birth to 8 years old and their caregivers, particularly those at risk of entering the child welfare system or currently involved in the child welfare system. The therapist will deliver services through in-person office visits, outdoor settings, in-home and virtual sessions, incorporating evidence-based models with culturally responsive and mindfulness-based practices. We are looking for someone to join the team as a part-time Bilingual Child and Family Therapist, to support diverse families through culturally responsive care and help children thrive emotionally and socially. Key Responsibilities Include: · Delivering trauma-informed therapeutic services to children birth to 8 years old and their caregivers. · Conducting mental health assessments and creating individualized treatment plans. · Providing family-centered therapy to address childhood trauma and enhance caregiver-child relationships. · Supporting families with a focus on those at risk of entering or currently involved in the child welfare system. · Incorporating mindfulness and land-based therapeutic practices into interventions as appropriate. · Maintaining timely and accurate documentation of services in compliance with organizational standards. · Participating in outreach efforts to engage families across diverse communities in Orange, Chatham, Durham, Wake, Caswell, and Sampson counties. · Collaborating with caregivers, child welfare professionals, and community partners to support children’s social-emotional development. Requirements: · Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field. · Licensed (LCSW, LCMHC, LCSWA, LCMHCA or equivalent) to practice in North Carolina. · Fluency is both English and Spanish required. · Experience working with children who have experienced trauma and their families. · Knowledge of early childhood development, trauma-informed care practices, and the child welfare system. · Personal transportation for travel to multiple counties, with mileage reimbursement provided. Preferred: · Training in evidence-based practices such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). · Experience integrating mindfulness and nature-based or land-based therapeutic approaches. · Familiarity with working in nonprofit or grant-funded programs. · Paneled with Medicaid and private insurance companies, or willingness to become paneled with support from KidSCope. Work Environment: · The therapist will provide services in various settings, including: An office-based environment for one-on-one and family therapy sessions. Outdoor settings to incorporate land-based and nature-focused therapeutic approaches. In-home where the client family is located Virtual platforms for telehealth sessions to accommodate client needs. · This role involves regular travel to serve clients across Orange, Chatham, Durham, Wake, Caswell counties. · The therapist must be comfortable working in both structured clinical settings and flexible, natural environments. Hours of Work: · Part-time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. These hours may vary to meet the program needs and needs of clients. · Full-time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. These hours may vary to meet the program needs and needs of clients. Application Deadline: Please submit resumes to Shanti Vyom, Program Director at svyom@kidscope.fcrinc.org by July 31st, 2025.