Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling, PLLC Play Therapist, Private Practice Frisco, TX · Full time

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“Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling offers child-centered play therapy for children 3-14 years old. At Lily Pad, we believe healing begins with love. Through play therapy and genuine connection, our mission is to help children feel seen, safe, and accepted—so they can build confidence, cope with life’s challenges, and grow into who they’re meant to be.

Job Summary

Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling is seeking a warm, playful, and highly compassionate Play Therapist to join our growing private practice as a W2 employee. This role is part-time or full-time, with a minimum caseload of 10 sessions per week as part-time or 25+ a week for full-time. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, teens, and parents, and is grounded in child-centered play therapy.

Our mission is rooted in love and connection: A place where children are loved exactly as they are. If this speaks to your heart, we’d love to meet you.

Education & Licensure

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or related mental health field (required)
• Active Texas license as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW (or eligible associates: LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, LMSW with clinical supervision)
• Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential preferred, or working toward RPT status
• Open to applicants graduating in the Spring/ Summer 2025 with coursework in play therapy/ play therapy experience in internship!

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children (internship hours may count)
• Experience with play therapy (ideally CCPT)
• Experience collaborating with parents or caregivers in the therapeutic process

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong foundation in child development
• Ability to engage children and teens in non-directive play therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—especially with parents
• Openness to feedback, supervision, and collaborative teamwork
• Commitment to cultural humility, inclusivity, and neurodiversity-affirming care
• Organizational skills to manage case notes, scheduling, and treatment planning in a timely manner

Primary Job Duties

• Provide individual play therapy and counseling to children and adolescents
• Maintain a caseload of at least 10 clients per week for part time; 25+ for full time
• Complete all required documentation (intakes, notes, treatment plans) in a timely and ethical manner
• Collaborate with parents/caregivers as clinically appropriate
• Attend team meetings, consultation, and supervision as needed
• Uphold Lily Pad’s mission and values

Work Context & Environment

• Fully stocked play room designed for play therapy
• Flexible schedule on assigned days (you choose your working hours on Fridays and Saturdays; an evening Mon-Thurs is possible)
• Administrative support provided
• Electronic Health Record system for all documentation
• HIPAA compliant phone number provided
• Opportunities for professional development, growth within the practice, and potential full-time employment as the practice expands

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive session rate, based on experience and licensure status
• Retirement plan
• W2 employment (taxes handled, no contractor worries)
• All materials, toys, office space, and administrative support provided
• Supportive, collaborative, and encouraging team environment
• Paid Time Off