PT/OPT Foster Care Therapist

The Bair Foundation • Part-time • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States • $55 / hour • 3w ago

YOUR JOB

This isn’t just another therapist job — it’s a calling. At The Bair Foundation, you’ll be part of a passionate team working every day to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. If you care deeply about helping others and want your work to matter, you’ll fit right in. You’ll be supported, encouraged, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a mission that truly changes lives.

Work Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR PART-TIME!

WHO WE ARE

Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christina non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in 9 states, including Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based and culturally competent which are making a significant and positive impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.

WHAT YOU’LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Therapist at The Bair Foundation, you’ll be doing meaningful work that supports the emotional and behavioral health of children in foster care. You’ll walk alongside them and their families, helping them heal, grow, and move forward. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and youth in foster care using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices
Develop strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and foster parents to encourage growth and stability
Create and implement treatment plans that reflect the unique strengths, needs, and goals of each child
Collaborate closely with case managers, foster families, and other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care
Track progress and document sessions to monitor outcomes and make informed adjustments to care
Support healing and resilience in children who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability
Bring creativity and compassion to your sessions — no two days or children are the same
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training to grow in your skills and stay current in best practices
Be a vital part of a mission-driven team that believes in hope, restoration, and the power of family