Child & Family Therapist

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority • Adrian, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority (LCMHA), in Adrian, Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a Child & Family Therapist [Therapist - Children's]. If you are committed to helping children and families overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we invite you to apply! LCMHA provides or manages a full array of services to adults and children with mental health and/or emotional disturbances, persons with substance use disorders, and persons with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a path to resilience, recovery, wellness, and self-determination for these individuals. This opportunity is fully on site, at LCMHA's Main Office at the Human Services Building in Adrian, MI. The position also requires travel to see consumers in their homes throughout Lenawee County. As a Child & Family Therapist on the Children's Services Team you will provide treatment to children and their families using evidence-based practices. Treatment is delivered on site or in the family home. The therapist assists the family in developing an Individual Plan of Service. The therapist provides clinical information to the psychiatrist, case management staff, emergency services staff, and other treatment team members. The therapist also assists in the development of parent and family education programs, and assists the Children's Services Team in community education activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Licensed / certified by the State of Michigan in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or other related behavioral health field.
• At least two-year's experience in assessment and treatment of children and families.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments for children referred for intensive services.
• Develop a Person-Centered Plan of Service.
• Develop a safety/wellness plan for the child and family.
• Provide treatment at intervals specified in the Individual Plan of Service.
• Complete treatment reviews as specified in the Individual Plan of Service.
• Provide information and consultation to treatment team.
• Assist in parent education.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave benefit, accruing from the first day of employment (approx. 24-1/2 days off in the first year, increasing with length of service).
• Scheduled annual salary increases, starting after one year of employment.
• 15 paid holidays per year, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available from the first day of employment.
• Medical insurance: Employee premium contribution varies by plan and coverage level.
• Vision insurance: Agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels.
• Dental insurance: Agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels.
• Medical insurance opt-out payment for those with alternative coverage, starting from the first day of employment.
• Retirement benefits start from the first day of employment.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance at no cost to the employee, starting from the 91st day of employment.
• Participating/qualifying site for student debt relief options (HRSA Loan Repayment Program & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level