Physician - Behavioral Health
Minot, ND 58701
| Specialty | Behavioral Health |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
As a Play Therapy Specialist at Trinity Health, you will utilize play as a medium for communication and healing. Your role will involve assessing and providing therapeutic interventions through play to support children in expressing their feelings, processing experiences, and overcoming challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments to identify the emotional and developmental needs of children.
- Develop and implement play-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs and family dynamics.
- Facilitate play therapy sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment for children to explore emotions and experiences.
- Collaborate with families to educate them about the therapeutic process and engage them in their child's care.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive treatment and support for child patients.
- Participate in community outreach to promote awareness of play therapy and its benefits for mental health.
- Stay updated on current research and best practices in play therapy and child development.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field with a focus on play therapy.
- Valid licensure in North Dakota (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent) along with specialized play therapy training.
- Experience working with children in a mental health or therapeutic setting is highly preferred.
- Strong ability to engage and communicate effectively with children and families.
- Passion for fostering a supportive and playful therapeutic environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of play therapy.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A supportive and innovative work environment that values play-based therapies.
- Opportunities for professional development through workshops and continued education.
- Access to resources and tools that promote an effective therapeutic approach.
- A collaborative team atmosphere focused on quality care and emotional healing.
If you are a compassionate Play Therapy Specialist looking to enrich the lives of children through therapeutic play, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV to Dan Stadick, Physician Recruiter.
