Child and Family Therapist Jobs in Kansas City

Career Opportunities with a National Leader in Children’s Mental Health

It takes a multidisciplinary team to make the work we do possible, and our growing team is frequently looking to hire child and family therapists and early educators, along with a variety of other positions, from human resources to billing to fundraising.

The Children’s Place is Kansas City’s specialized trauma treatment agency, partnering with children from birth to eight years old and those in their lives as they heal from life’s deepest hurts. For more than 40 years, The Children’s Place has been a leader in the children’s mental health field both locally and nationally.

The Children’s Place is proud to host internships in a variety of fields to help create the future of the children’s mental health workforce. Throughout the year, we recruit interns pursuing careers in social work, education and more.

Join Our Team

The Children’s Place is now hiring for:

To learn more about any future career opportunities, please contact hr@childrensplacekc.org.

This Is A Place For You

The Children’s Place is committed to hiring a diverse team that reflects the clients that we serve, and we celebrate people from every color, race, ethnicity, place of origin, religions, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, socioeconomic status, family structure and those with differences in ability. We invite you to learn more about how This is a Place for You here.

At The Children’s Place we understand the importance of mental health and work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements and prioritize the importance of employees caring for their own mental health. Our benefits are designed to support our employees, reflecting our commitment to the well-being of our team. We believe in working hard but also celebrating each other with lively staff birthday celebrations, an annual appetizer cookoff for the Super Bowl, and other joyful gatherings throughout the year.

This is a place where everyone is welcomed, respected, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work. We honor the unique stories and perspectives of our team members by celebrating people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and creating a supportive environment where everyone feels noticed and valued.

Most importantly, our team is unified around a passion for helping children heal from their hurts and thrive. Together we work tirelessly to restore childhood, celebrate healing and enable children to lead happy, healthy and hopeful lives.

Internships at The Children’s Place

Launch your career in the children’s mental health field with an internship at Kansas City’s trauma treatment center for young children. We regularly host interns in a variety of fields: Education, psychology, social work and more.

A Variety of Jobs to Help Kids Heal

Regardless of the role, all employees at The Children’s Place focus on children above all. It takes a wide range of skills and disciplines to support the work we do. Our team is comprised of passionate and talented individuals in roles like: