Child Therapist Home-based at The Guidance Center

Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Therapy, Trauma-Informed Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapeutic Approaches, Compassion, Empathy, Creative Interventions, Clinical Support, Mental Health Treatment, Community Engagement, Flexible Schedule, Evidence-Based Practices, Youth Counseling, Family Support, Training Opportunities, Supervision

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that will make a lasting impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and their families, a Home-Based Therapist may be your next step. The Home-Based Program uses a variety of person-centered therapeutic approaches that promote growth and healing for some of the most vulnerable youth in the community. As a member of this skilled team, there are multiple levels of support and training. The extensive clinical support offered by the team make this a great fit for new Clinicians entering the field. This role allows clinicians to practice their honed abilities with youth with intense needs. The Home-Based Program harnesses compassion empathy the Clinicians, and provides them with the tools to facilitate high level, intense, interpersonal work, with the youth and families who need it most. This role embraces creative interventions and offers opportunity for training in various evidence-based practices. Therapists use a trauma-informed approach with capacity to do further work in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). A flexible schedule offers potential for Therapists to meet their clients’ needs as well as “flex” time off and work a shorter work week. Requirements You should have a Masters degree in social work, counseling, or psychology with an interest in treating serious mental health issues in youth. All applicants should be license eligible in Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP). New graduates are welcome and licensure supervision is offered. Therapy is conducted in the youth’s community, so therapists must be available throughout the day to travel to the youth’s home, school, and community.

Responsibilities

The Home-Based Therapist provides therapeutic support to vulnerable youth and their families using various person-centered approaches. This role involves traveling to clients' homes, schools, and communities to facilitate high-level interpersonal work.