Open Positions:
INFANT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
JOB SUMMARY:
The Infant Mental Health (IMH) Therapist is responsible for delivering direct services to
infants and toddlers ages 0-5 and their families within the Children’s Treatment Program.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the IMH Therapist also engages in educational
training and advocacy efforts to promote prevention of child abuse and neglect within the
community at large.
RESPONSIBILITIES – CLIENTS
Conduct intake interviews, diagnostic assessments (using DC 0-3 and DSM-IV),
and formulate treatment planning for new clients. Administer appropriate clinical
assessments to track progress for agency outcome evaluation.
Provide developmental guidance, case management, child-parent psychotherapy and
provision of concrete services, for infants and toddlers and their families. Interface with
other systems that impact the young child and family (Child Welfare, court system,
school system, physicians/pediatricians, specialty service providers) in an effort to
coordinate care and effective treatment.
Utilize videotape of client sessions and assessments for supervision and consultation
within the agency and for educational purposes in training groups outside of the agency,
in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to work with culturally diverse families and to be culturally sensitive
to clients.
Facilitate children’s therapy groups as needed.
Participate in the on-call rotation of the 24-hour crisis/referral line offered through the
agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES – ADMINISTRATIVE
Mentor students as assigned in coordination with the Children’s Treatment Manager.
Provide training and in-services on topics that promote an understanding of infants,
toddlers, and parents’ needs and issues. Provide consultation to volunteers working
directly with children as needed.
Appropriately maintain client case records and client database files in a timely manner.
Maintain required records relevant to job activities and to the grants providing funds for
this position.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or other related mental health field.
Licensed or license eligible (under supervision).
Working knowledge of family systems, attachment, and social learning theories, as well
as a strong foundation in child development.
Basic knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect and clinical skill in the
treatment of those specific problems.
An ability to utilize supervision constructively and work cooperatively with other staff in
the implementation of agency services.
Commitment to professional growth and development.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
Oklahoma Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive,
Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health, Infant Mental Health
Specialist (IMH-E)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (RPT-S)
Trauma Informed Training (TF-CBT, CPP, START training, etc.)
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