Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Spectrum Human Services • Highland Park, MI

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services is seeking a Therapist to join its mental health Treatment Team at a highly secure juvenile justice facility in Highland Park, Michigan. The Therapist provides direct therapeutic and casework services to youth ages 11 to 20, using the Forward Focus Treatment Model to offer clinical insight, direction, and support. The role also supervises case managers and direct care workers and engages with youth and their families to foster positive outcomes.

Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services uses the Forward Focused Treatment Model©, an evidence-based clinical treatment program for adolescents with serious offending behaviors. The cognitive-behavioral model draws on research in adolescent brain development and juvenile justice treatment, including trauma-focused assessment and treatment. Its multimodal approach guides treatment through a developmentally informed understanding of each youth’s risks and needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work.
• Michigan licensure as a master’s-level clinician: LLPC/LPC, LLMSW/LMSW, or TLLP/LLP.
• Successful completion of the background screening process.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of postgraduate experience in direct treatment services, including residential treatment, casework, group work, and behavior modification.
• Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic and casework services to youth ages 11 to 20.
• Offer clinical insight, direction, and support using the Forward Focus Treatment Model.
• Supervise a team of case managers and direct care workers.
• Engage with youth and their families to foster positive outcomes.

Benefits

• BCN Medical and Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• $25,000 life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Nine paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
• Paid time off: 23 days annually.
• Paid training and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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