Child First Mental Health and Developmental Clinician
Easterseals PORT Health, New Bern, NC, United States
Child First Mental Health and Developmental Clinician
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate Child First Mental Health and Developmental Clinician to provide supportive, family-centered care for children and families impacted by mental health and developmental challenges in Craven County and surrounding areas. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as part of our shared mission to help people reach their full potential.
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (some after‑hours work required).
Your Role in Our Mission
The Child First Mental Health and Developmental Clinician partners with a Family Resource Partner to engage families referred to the Child First home‑based intervention. The primary goal of Child First is to strengthen caregiver‑child relationships so they serve as a protective buffer to stress while fostering the child’s emotional, language, and cognitive development. In this role, you will provide trauma‑informed Child‑Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a relationship‑based, dyadic treatment model focused on the young child’s primary attachment relationships. Through reflective, supportive, and exploratory engagement, you will promote nurturing, responsive, and protective caregiver‑child interactions.
Your Work Will Support Caregivers By
Building understanding of typical developmental expectations and challenges
Increasing reflective capacity around emotions and meaning behind child behavior
Strengthening problem‑solving skills and parenting confidence
Exploring how caregiver history and experiences influence parenting responses
You Will Also
Conduct collaborative family assessments through interviews, observation, play, standardized measures, and collateral information
Develop integrated clinical formulations and individualized Child and Family Plans of Care
Provide home‑based therapeutic intervention using CPP and other evidence‑based modalities
Support families during periods of urgent need to help avert crisis situations
Offer mental health and developmental consultation in early care and education settings
Participate in reflective clinical supervision, team meetings, and the Child First Learning Collaborative
Maintain timely, accurate documentation to support clinical accountability and reimbursement
Note: Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, or other languages) are highly valued.
Why Join Us?
At ESPH, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, reflective supervision, and collaboration with leaders in clinical excellence who are committed to your growth and success. A comprehensive benefits package is available for benefits‑eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: $60,000 to $69,000 for this full‑time exempt position
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Mileage reimbursement for all business travel
Training provided on the Child First Model and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Supervision for licensure
What We’re Looking For
Master’s or Doctoral degree in a mental health field
Full or provisional NC license as an LCSW (A), LPC/LCMHC (A), or LMFT (A)
Experience providing psychotherapy to culturally diverse children and families, including parent‑child therapy with children ages 0–5
Knowledge of early child development, attachment theory, trauma‑informed and psychodynamic approaches
Experience providing assessment and consultation in early care and education settings
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate Child First Mental Health and Developmental Clinician to provide supportive, family-centered care for children and families impacted by mental health and developmental challenges in Craven County and surrounding areas. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as part of our shared mission to help people reach their full potential.
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (some after‑hours work required).
Your Role in Our Mission
The Child First Mental Health and Developmental Clinician partners with a Family Resource Partner to engage families referred to the Child First home‑based intervention. The primary goal of Child First is to strengthen caregiver‑child relationships so they serve as a protective buffer to stress while fostering the child’s emotional, language, and cognitive development. In this role, you will provide trauma‑informed Child‑Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a relationship‑based, dyadic treatment model focused on the young child’s primary attachment relationships. Through reflective, supportive, and exploratory engagement, you will promote nurturing, responsive, and protective caregiver‑child interactions.
Your Work Will Support Caregivers By
Building understanding of typical developmental expectations and challenges
Increasing reflective capacity around emotions and meaning behind child behavior
Strengthening problem‑solving skills and parenting confidence
Exploring how caregiver history and experiences influence parenting responses
You Will Also
Conduct collaborative family assessments through interviews, observation, play, standardized measures, and collateral information
Develop integrated clinical formulations and individualized Child and Family Plans of Care
Provide home‑based therapeutic intervention using CPP and other evidence‑based modalities
Support families during periods of urgent need to help avert crisis situations
Offer mental health and developmental consultation in early care and education settings
Participate in reflective clinical supervision, team meetings, and the Child First Learning Collaborative
Maintain timely, accurate documentation to support clinical accountability and reimbursement
Note: Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, or other languages) are highly valued.
Why Join Us?
At ESPH, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, reflective supervision, and collaboration with leaders in clinical excellence who are committed to your growth and success. A comprehensive benefits package is available for benefits‑eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: $60,000 to $69,000 for this full‑time exempt position
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Mileage reimbursement for all business travel
Training provided on the Child First Model and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Supervision for licensure
What We’re Looking For
Master’s or Doctoral degree in a mental health field
Full or provisional NC license as an LCSW (A), LPC/LCMHC (A), or LMFT (A)
Experience providing psychotherapy to culturally diverse children and families, including parent‑child therapy with children ages 0–5
Knowledge of early child development, attachment theory, trauma‑informed and psychodynamic approaches
Experience providing assessment and consultation in early care and education settings
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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