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Child Therapist

Sprout in Motion Limited
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Job Description: Child and Adolescent Counselor/Mental Health Therapist (Bilingual: English and Mandarin)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled Child and Adolescent Counselor/Mental Health Therapist who is fluent in both English and Mandarin. The ideal candidate will provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents experiencing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. This position is ideal for a professional passionate about helping young individuals navigate life's challenges while fostering emotional growth and resilience in a multicultural context.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Counseling:
  • Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents, focusing on their unique developmental and cultural needs.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
  • Address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and academic or social difficulties.
  • Bilingual Support:
  • Offer culturally sensitive counseling sessions in both English and Mandarin, ensuring effective communication with clients and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Provide translation support or cultural insight when collaborating with non-Mandarin-speaking colleagues.
  • Assessment and Diagnosis:
  • Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments using approved tools and methods.
  • Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Collaboration and Advocacy:
  • Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, pediatricians, and other professionals to coordinate care and advocate for clients’ needs.
  • Provide psychoeducation to parents and caregivers, equipping them with tools to support their child’s mental health and well-being.
  • Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
  • Stay up-to-date on mental health best practices, cultural competency, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Education and Licensure:
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counseling Association , Licensed Play Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a clinical setting.
  • Experience in multicultural counseling and knowledge of issues affecting Mandarin-speaking communities is highly preferred.
  • Language Skills:
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin (both written and verbal) is required.
  • Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, play therapy, family systems therapy, or trauma-focused therapy.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and empathy.
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Job Types: Freelance, Contract renewal

Pay: $11,265.05 - $34,777.59 per month

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Professional development
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • On call

Supplemental Pay:

  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

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Job Function
Location
  • Wong Chuk Hang
Work Model
  • On-site / At the workplace
Industry
Employment Term
  • Contract
  • Freelance
Experience
  • 2 years - 4 years
Education
  • Master's degree
  • Degree