Position: Therapist in the Clinical Department, reporting to the Clinical Supervisor. This full-time role involves providing trauma-informed therapeutic services to children in a residential treatment setting, including developing treatment plans compliant with state licensing and DHHS contracts.
Minimum requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, valid Michigan driver’s license, and licensure such as LMSW, LPC, psychologist, or equivalent. At least 1 year of experience working with children clinically is required, with trauma-focused experience preferred.
Key skills include effective communication, cultural competency, flexibility, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships. Physical ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and complete TCI certification is necessary.
Essential duties encompass establishing therapeutic relationships, providing individual, family, and group therapy, coordinating with community agencies, maintaining communication with guardians, participating in team meetings, making court-related transportation, and documenting case progress.
Additional responsibilities include making referrals, ensuring compliance with training and documentation standards, providing on-call support, and participating in staff development. The role offers a salary of $60,000–$64,000 annually, with benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, in person.