Mental Health Therapist

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Dudley is seeking a professional to provide comprehensive mental health services to families with emotionally disturbed children. Responsibilities include evaluation, therapy, and coordination with community agencies. A Master’s degree in a relevant field and Michigan licensure are required. This position offers a competitive salary range of $58,414 – $77,550, along with excellent benefits including student loan forgiveness and paid leave.

Benefits

Student loan forgiveness

Employer-funded health benefits

12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

Performance-based compensation plan

30 paid leave days

Qualifications

• Experience with emotional disturbances and community mental health settings.
• Proficiency in cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
• Licensure and certifications for mental health practice in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose recipients of mental health services.
• Provide various therapies and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with community agencies for treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Family consultation

Trauma informed care

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Community Mental Health For Central Michigan

Recruitment began on June 26, 2025

and the job listing Expires on July 31, 2025

General Description: Responsible for providing a wide range of mental health services to families with children that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention using family, and group treatment methods.

Responsibilities and Duties: Responsible for the evaluation and diagnoses of recipients. Provide services for families with children, within the home and the community, that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention. Provide crisis intervention at the appropriate settings. Provide individual, mental, family and group therapy based on the person centered plan and best practice standards. Other responsibilities include case management, consultation, and education. Provide consultation and coordination of services with other community agencies such as the Family Court and The Department of Human Services. Requires the ability to work with multiple agencies to facilitate community treatment plans and to work without direct supervision. Stays current with professional credentialing and knowledge base within scope of practice. Participates in staff meeting, committees and professional development activities. May be required to serve children age 0 to 3.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Courses: Clinical areas, professional ethics

Training: Cognitive Behavior Treatment, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care training preferred.

Job-Related Experience: Sufficient experience working with children and families. Experience with relevant population in a community mental health setting and Infant Mental Health experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Michigan state licensure. Valid driver’s license while operating vehicle on agency business.

If serving children age 0 to 3: Master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school, training, and two years* of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families required (*as required for MI-AIMH endorsement). Must minimally have Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health; Level 3 preferred. Must be a QIDP if serving children with a developmental disability.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $58,414 – $77,550 depending on experience

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP) approved facility for student loan repayment programs
• Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employer funded short- and long-term disability
• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
• 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service
• Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases