Play Therapist

Job description

Play Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Children often communicate through play long before they have the words to describe what they're feeling. We're looking for a compassionate, creative therapist who enjoys working with children and families and wants to make therapy engaging, developmentally appropriate, and effective. At Ellie Mental Health, you'll have the freedom to bring your clinical style to your work while being supported by a collaborative team that values flexibility, professional growth, and clinician well-being.

As a Play Therapist, you'll primarily work with children, adolescents, and families using play-based and other creative, age-appropriate therapeutic approaches. You'll help young clients build emotional regulation, coping skills, confidence, communication skills, and healthier relationships. Responsibilities include:

Conducting assessments and establishing individualized treatment goals

Providing individual and family therapy

Incorporating play and creative interventions into treatment

Supporting parents and caregivers with strategies to reinforce progress at home

Coordinating care with schools, physicians, and other providers when appropriate

Maintaining timely clinical documentation

Participating in consultation, supervision, team meetings, and training

Providing in-person and telehealth services when appropriate

We're seeking a therapist who is patient, engaging, empathetic, and comfortable connecting with children. Experience with play therapy or child-focused treatment is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates:

Enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families

Understand developmental and age-appropriate therapeutic approaches

Can build strong relationships with both children and caregivers

Are creative and flexible in their clinical approach

Value collaborative, client-centered care

Communicate effectively and maintain appropriate professional boundaries

We welcome:

LPC or LPC Candidate

LCSW or LMSW

LMFT or LMFT Candidate

Clinicians approaching full independent licensure are encouraged to apply.

Competitive compensation, clinical supervision, flexible scheduling, CEU support and ongoing training, paid administrative time, administrative support, telehealth opportunities, career growth opportunities, collaborative clinical environment, additional benefits for eligible full-time employees.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

Active Oklahoma license or eligible candidate/associate status

Experience with children, adolescents, and/or families preferred

Knowledge of assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully complete a background check

You don't need to check every box to be considered. If you're passionate about helping children and families and want a practice where creativity and clinical autonomy are valued, we encourage you to apply.

Ellie Mental Health is committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Ellie Mental Health clinics are independently owned and operated as part of the Ellie Mental Health franchise system. Employment decisions, compensation, benefits, scheduling, and workplace policies are determined by the local franchise owner. This position is with an independently owned and operated Ellie Mental Health clinic and not Ellie Mental Health's corporate organization.

Compensation: $74,000.00 - $86,400.00 per year

Worksite address

tulsa, OK, 74145, US

Who can apply

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