Child Outpatient Therapist – Sign-On Bonus & Flex Schedule

The Guidance Center; Southgate (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Guidance Center is hiring a Therapist for the Children's Outpatient Program. This role conducts intake assessments, develops treatment plans and provides individual, family and group therapy.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, advocate for families, and ensure timely documentation and compliance with clinical policies. Must hold a Master’s degree and state licensure in Michigan, with training period requirements and background checks completed within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s Degree or higher and be a psychologist licensed in Michigan.
• Full license (LMSW, LP, or LPC) preferred or must obtain state licensure (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess and retain current licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Must meet Michigan Department of Community Health requirements for a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) within 120 days of hire.
• Must have acceptable MDHHS Central Registry and criminal background check clearance.
• One year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families required.
• Electronic medical record experience preferred. Proficient with computer use (email, word processing, Excel, databases).
• Cultural competency and ability to work with a diverse population; ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Intake Assessments, including opening paperwork (Biopsychosocial, financial, demographics).
• Gather information from client self-reports, family, guardians, probation officer, medical and treatment history.
• Assist with development of comprehensive Person-Centered Treatment Planning.
• Provide face-to-face clinical interventions, in-office, at least monthly.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy.
• Conduct crisis planning with client.
• Provide parent education, coaching and training.
• Provide referrals for services and community resources as needed.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, Wraparound facilitators, school personnel and other family service staff.
• Advocate for child and family to meet needs and self-sufficiency.
• Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and case consultations.
• Complete clinical records and agency documentation timely.
• Work with COP and Guidance Center staff on unit/issues and supervision.
• Follow The Guidance Center’s professional code of ethics.
• Represent The Guidance Center in the community professionally.
• Develop schedule with supervisor and work at least 4 hours weekly after 5:00; full-time staff must provide 23 hours of billable service per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Guidance Center is hiring a Therapist for the Children's Outpatient Program. This role conducts intake assessments, develops treatment plans and provides individual, family and group therapy.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, advocate for families, and ensure timely documentation and compliance with clinical policies. Must hold a Master’s degree and state licensure in Michigan, with training period requirements and background checks completed within set timeframes.