Child & Family Grief Therapist (Trauma‑Informed Care)

Voices for Children Advocacy Center; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Voices for Children Advocacy Center seeks a Child and Family Grief Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy for children and families affected by trauma and grief. You will work with both individuals and groups, supporting caregivers and implementing trauma-informed practices in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in a mental health field, a current license, and experience with trauma-focused therapies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline or closely related field.
• Current state license (LMSW/LPC or equivalent) or active addiction/substance license.
• 2 years of experience in treatment of individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Familiarity with Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, trauma, and abuse dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family mental health therapy for children and non-offending families in crisis and ongoing care.
• Deliver structured group and support therapy programs for children and caregivers.
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for child victims of trauma.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

TF-CBT

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Independent work

Cultural competency

Substance use knowledge

Family systems knowledge

Education

Master’s in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Active state license (LMSW/LPC, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database proficiency

General software skills

Job description

Voices for Children Advocacy Center seeks a Child and Family Grief Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy for children and families affected by trauma and grief. You will work with both individuals and groups, supporting caregivers and implementing trauma-informed practices in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in a mental health field, a current license, and experience with trauma-focused therapies.