Children's Therapist In-Home

The Guidance Center•Lincoln Park, MI

2d•Remote

About The Position

This opening has a $3,000 sign-on bonus! 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 and empathy while providing clinicians 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

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
Interest in treating serious mental health issues in youth.
License eligible in Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP).
Availability throughout the day to travel to youth's home, school, and community.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome.
Licensure supervision is offered.

Responsibilities

Conduct therapy in the youth's community, including their home and school.
Utilize person-centered therapeutic approaches.
Provide trauma-informed care.
Engage in high-level, intense, interpersonal work with youth and families.
Implement creative interventions.
Pursue training in various evidence-based practices, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).