Child & Family Therapist

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority (LCMHA) in Adrian, Michigan is seeking a Child & Family Therapist to join the Children’s Services Team. The role involves delivering evidence-based treatment for children and their families on site or in-home within Lenawee County.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and Michigan licensure; minimum two years of experience in child and family assessment and treatment, with a starting salary of $65,559 and an

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for children referred for intensive services.
• Develop Person-Centered Plans of Service.
• Create safety/wellness plans for child and family.
• Provide treatment as per the Individual Plan of Service.
• Share information with treatment team and contribute to parent education.

Skills

Child & family therapy

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority (LCMHA), in Adrian, Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a Child & Family Therapist [Therapist - Children's].

Starting salary is $65,559. The annualized salary range for this position is $65,559 to $84,630 per year (based on a 37-1/2-hour work week); the range is based on the number of years of service with the agency.

LCMHA is also a participating / qualifying site for several student debt relief options including the HRSA Loan Repayment Program and MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (Please note that employee eligibility is determined by these programs, and not by LCMHA).

Who is LCMHA?

LCMHA (Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority) 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.

What would this job entail?

Education

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. The therapist will:

• 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.

The Minimum Qualifications For This Position Are

• 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.

Why work for LCMHA?

We have been around for over 40 years providing services to some of the most vulnerable members of the Lenawee County community. We feel a responsibility to identify needs and work with our community partners to identify solutions. We have been leaders in implementing system change.

The Benefits Package Includes

• Employees receive a generous paid leave benefit, and paid leave begins to accrue on an employee's first day of employment; an employee would receive about 24-1/2 paid days off in the first year. The number of paid leave hours an employee accrues is based on length of service; the paid leave time accruing increases after one year, five years, and ten years of employment.
• Employees receive scheduled annual salary increases, starting after one year of employment.
• Paid Holidays - LCMHA observes 15 paid holidays per year; employees are eligible for paid holidays as of the first day of employment.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance as of the first day of employment.
• Medical insurance: The employee premium contribution for the plan choices is dependent on the plan and coverage-level choice.
• Vision insurance: the agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels;
• Dental insurance: the agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels.
• Employees who decline to enroll in the agency's medical insurance program because they have medical insurance coverage from a different source receive a medical insurance opt-out payment (this benefit starts as of the first day of employment).
• Retirement Benefits: this benefit starts as of the first day of employment.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (at no cost): the agency covers 100% of the cost; benefits start as of the 91st day of employment.

Salary: $65559.00 per year