Reports to: Psychology Director
Employment Status: Part-Time (Nonexempt/Hourly)
Compensation: Starting at $45 per hour
Laughlin’s Mission Statement: We empower children, teens, and families through client centered clinical and academic services in a safe, supportive environment, helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About Us:
Founded in 1956, Laughlin Children’s Center is a highly respected nonprofit organization committed to supporting the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of children ages two to eighteen across Pennsylvania. Through a coordinated team of expert educators and clinicians, the Center empowers children to build confidence, address learning and emotional challenges, and reach their full potential. By offering early childhood education, clinical, and academic services under one roof, Laughlin fosters meaningful collaboration across disciplines, ensuring each child receives comprehensive, individualized care.
The Opportunity:
Laughlin Children’s Center is looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join the professional staff of the Psychology Department. The candidate for this position will hold a valid clinical PA license and all required clearances. The candidate will agree to work part-time employment during the Center hours of 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Preference is for candidates who have the ability to offer therapy sessions during after-school hours (3:00 to 7:00) Our clients are between the ages of 2 yrs to 18 yrs of age. Sessions may be in person and/or virtual depending on the needs and of the client.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist Intake department with triage and prompt scheduling. Maintain an appointment calendar.
- Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and their families using evidenced based modalities. Assist clients with transforming their stated concerns into positively stated treatment goals. Monitor progress and outcomes.
- Work as a collaborative team member with both Center employees and external providers. Offer consultation as needed.
- Encourage communication and information sharing with adults important in the life of the child. Provide regular time for phone consultation with clients, parents, or others involved with the child’s care.
- Complete documentation for insurance reimbursable services with thoroughness and timeliness.
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in using a variety of software, including electronic medical records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Required Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree or higher in clinical study. Candidates must hold a valid PA LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license, or a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license.
- Must hold valid clearances (state and federal) required for clinical practice.
- Clinical experience working with children and adolescents. Strong knowledge of child development, family systems, and family therapy.
- The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
- Enthusiasm for the work of helping others to repair and restore the highest level of function.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with electronic medical record systems and telehealth service delivery.
- Membership in a professional organization is desirable.
Laughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply.
If you are unable to complete this application due to diverse abilities, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
All interested prospective candidates can forward their resumes to [email protected] for this opportunity. opportunity.