Play Therapy Counselor

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Apr 17, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 55494 Location St. Louis Full/Part Time Full-Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Department Educ Sciences & Prof Pgms Job Description Job Description/Responsibilities: Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling to children living in the St. Louis County area using Play -Therapy interventions. Services are provided on an outpatient basis at UMSL or via telehealth. Follow protocols for client assessment and progress monitoring for clinical goals. Provide regular consultation with caregivers for family support. Provide case management services for interns working for the grant funded program. Assist with oversight of grant program including organizing outreach activities, maintaining community partnerships, and data collection. Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Program and Center Director. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Shift Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm and Friday 10am-7pm with the option to work Saturdays instead of one of the week days. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri. Preferred Qualifications Training in Play Therapy techniques Two of years of post-graduate experience Ability to supervise student interns Three or more years providing clinical services Experience working with clients from varying backgrounds Registered Play Therapist Anticipated Hiring Range Pay commensurate with education and experience. Hiring Range: $55,000 Annual Grade: GGS-010 University Title: Senior Counselor Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.