Child & Play Therapist; 12 and under

About Voyage Counseling

At Voyage Counseling, we believe people deserve a space where they feel accepted, understood, and comfortable being themselves—including the people who work here.

Our practice continues a tradition of serving the Brownsburg community that began in 1987. We offer a cozy, welcoming environment and a down-to-earth team that values authenticity, collaboration, and individualized care. We affirm LGBTQIA+ identities, support neurodivergent individuals, and are committed to anti-racist, culturally responsive practice. Tattoos, piercings, and colorful hair are welcome.

We are seeking a Child & Play Therapist who wants to build their practice exclusively around working with children ages 12 and under. Voyage serves children beginning at age 3, and this position will maintain a dedicated caseload of children ages 3–12, with caregiver involvement as an essential part of treatment.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and sees this population as their professional focus. The ideal candidate brings warmth, patience, creativity, and an understanding of how children use play to communicate, process experiences, and develop emotional skills.

Both associate-level and independently licensed clinicians are welcome. Applicants must either hold the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential or be actively working toward earning it. Current RPT credential holders are preferred.

• Provide individual therapy to children ages 3–12 using play therapy and other developmentally appropriate interventions within your training and scope of practice.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with meaningful, measurable goals.
• Support children experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, school challenges, relationship concerns, and family transitions.
• Build trusting therapeutic relationships while respecting each child’s identity, communication style, developmental needs, and pace.
• Partner with parents and caregivers through consultation, education, and family sessions when clinically appropriate.
• Help caregivers understand their child’s needs and practice supportive strategies between sessions.
• Adapt treatment to accommodate sensory needs, neurodivergence, cultural backgrounds, and different family structures.
• Coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and other professionals when appropriate and authorized.
• Maintain timely, accurate assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical records.
• Assess safety concerns and follow applicable confidentiality, consent, reporting, and professional requirements.
• Participate in team consultation, weekly staffing, and supervision as applicable.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming therapy space and care for shared play materials.
• Support continuity of care through consistent scheduling, appropriate follow-up, and thoughtful discharge planning.

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related clinical field.
• Active Indiana mental health license appropriate to the role. Associate-level clinicians must practice with appropriate supervision.
• Current Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential or active progress toward earning it, including relevant training and a plan for completing required supervised experience.
• A clear desire to maintain a caseload exclusively serving children ages 12 and under.
• Clinical experience working with young children, which may include supervised graduate training.
• Understanding of child development, therapeutic uses of play, caregiver relationships, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to involve caregivers while maintaining appropriate…