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BACKGROUND Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through ... We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing ...

MI · Hybrid

$57K - $63K/yr

Child Trauma and Resilience Practitioner - Clinical certification to be completed within 3 months of hire * Valid driver's license without restrictions and minimal violations over past 3 years Job ...

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The Trauma Informed Therapist is a full-time, salaried position and an integral member of the ... Responsibilities: · Deliver therapeutic counseling services to child, adolescent and adult clients ...

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Trauma Therapist

Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site

$30.21 - $32.96/hr

Provide short-term trauma therapy (individual and/or group) to adult and child victims of crime, including assessment of client mental health needs, provision of brief case management, and referrals ...

Trauma Therapist

Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site

$30.21 - $32.96/hr

Provide short-term trauma therapy (individual and/or group) to adult and child victims of crime, including assessment of client mental health needs, provision of brief case management, and referrals ...

Lead Occupational Therapist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$45.25 - $59.50/hr

You'll also embody our whole-child, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, ensuring every child and family receives care tailored to their individual journey What You'll Do * Deliver ...

Lead Occupational Therapist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$45.25 - $59.50/hr

You'll also embody our whole-child , trauma-informed , and culturally responsive approach, ensuring every child and family receives care tailored to their individual journey What You'll Do * Deliver ...

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How much do child trauma jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for child trauma in the United States is $68,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Child Trauma Therapists, and how are they typically addressed?

Child Trauma Therapists often encounter emotionally intense situations and may work with children who have difficulty expressing their feelings or trust issues due to past experiences. Managing secondary traumatic stress and preventing burnout can be challenging, so many agencies provide regular supervision, peer support, and access to professional development resources. Collaboration with parents, schools, and other professionals is critical to building comprehensive care plans for clients. Staying updated on best practices in trauma-informed care and self-care strategies helps therapists maintain resilience and effectiveness in their role.

What is a Child Trauma job?

A Child Trauma job involves working with children who have experienced traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, or violence. Professionals in this field, including therapists, social workers, and counselors, provide emotional support, therapy, and coping strategies to help children heal. They may work in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, or child protection agencies. The role requires specialized training in trauma-informed care and child psychology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Child Trauma position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Child Trauma Therapist, you need a strong background in psychology, counseling, or social work, often supported by a relevant degree and professional licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC). Familiarity with trauma-informed therapy approaches such as TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems are important. Compassion, active listening, patience, and cultural sensitivity are vital soft skills for connecting with young clients and their families. These competencies ensure effective support for children coping with trauma, facilitating their emotional recovery and well-being.

What cities are hiring for Child Trauma jobs? Cities with the most Child Trauma job openings:
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Infographic showing various Child Trauma job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,295 per year, or $32.8 per hour.
Clinical Child Psychologist - Healthy Minds Center

Clinical Child Psychologist - Healthy Minds Center

WVU Medicine

Morgantown, WV • On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


WVU Medicine rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 558 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

528th of 869 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.
The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.
Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.
Work Here. Thrive Here.
Additional Job Description:
The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and the WVU School of Medicine are seeking a Clinical Child Psychologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Child Clinical Psychology. The position will include clinical, teaching/supervision, and research responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a background in assessment and treatment of a wide range of interrelated biological, psychological, and social problems experienced by children and adolescents. Regarding clinical duties, the candidate will have the opportunity to provide service delivery to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents displaying a variety of psychological, behavioral, developmental, academic, family, peer and health-related difficulties including family and child trauma, primarily in an outpatient setting. Additional opportunities to develop specialty clinics may exist, depending on interest and expertise.
In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. The candidate will be involved in our well-known, training-focused APA-accredited clinical psychology internship in our Behavioral Medicine Track, and our Child Psychiatry Fellowship.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA accredited graduate program with an APA/CPA-approved internship and be immediately eligible for licensure in West Virginia. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
Our new, 150-bed WVU Medicine Children's Hospital has a full suite of pediatric operating rooms, cardiac catheterization lab/interventional radiology, GI-endoscopy with dedicated pediatric anesthesia staff, and the only epilepsy monitoring unit in the state equipped to serve children. The hospital includes 34 pediatric beds, 54 NICU beds, 26 PICU beds, Heart Center, and a dedicated Cancer Center. WVU Medicine Children's is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1 as it is for adults currently. We have a Birthing Center including a 30-bed obstetrical unit and maternal-fetal medicine clinic. J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in West Virginia with a pediatric cardiac surgery program, and the only hospital in the state to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence.
Within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong collaborative focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. We are dedicated to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in fostering a multicultural pluralistic environment. We are committed to promoting diversity of race, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, and veteran status at all levels within our Department.
The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022.
Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit our website http://wvumedicine.org/childrens/ and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/careers/ For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris at jontell.harris@wvumedicine.org.
West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.
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Company:
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center:
8020 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine
Address:
930 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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