Early Childhood Outpatient Therapist

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC in Livonia, MI, is seeking an Early Childhood Outpatient Therapist to deliver clinical services to young children and their families. The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, and a valid Michigan professional license.

The therapist will provide individualized treatment, maintain clinical documentation, and support family treatment plans. An understanding of child development and behavioral interventions is crucial. Flexible working hours and a commitment to diverse populations are necessary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling field required.
• Current valid professional license/certification in the State of Michigan.
• A minimum of two years previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family treatment to assigned clients.
• Maintain clinical charts and comply with DWIHN requirements.
• Coordinate therapy with agency personnel.
• Participate in supervision and training meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Empathy and compassion

Knowledge of child development

Crisis intervention services

Behavioral interventions

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Current valid professional license/certification in Michigan

Job description

Job location: Livonia Clinic - Livonia, MI 48152.Position type: Full Time.Education level: Graduate Degree.Job category: Health Care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Outpatient Therapist provides direct clinical and therapeutic services to young children and their families at Starfish Family Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or counseling field required.
• Current valid professional license/certification in the State of Michigan. Full license preferred.
• A minimum of two years previous experience required.
• Level II Endorsement through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual and family treatment to assigned clients (including co-occurring clients with SUD or IDD diagnoses).
• Maintain clinical charts in an accurate and timely manner to include, but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, and all other DWIHN and contractual chart requirements.
• Actively coordinate all therapy with appropriate agency personnel.
• Update appropriate agency personnel regarding progress of therapy.
• Participate in individual and group supervision along with mandatory agency meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a caseload size and weekly productivity expectations as determined by supervisor.
• Make intra-agency referrals for evaluations, consultation, and other services, e.g. parent education.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with educational, legal, health, social welfare, and mental health systems.
• Participate in professional development activities, including in-service training, peer review, external workshops, and seminars, etc.
• Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive assessment skills.
• Direct clinical experience performing relationship-based therapy along with the empathy and compassion necessary to facilitate positive growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the psychological and physical effects out of home placement has on children and their families. Demonstrated knowledge of young child, adolescent and/or adult conscious and unconscious psychodynamics, developmental stages and signs of conflict or distress.
• Good understanding of child development, parent-child dynamics, common childhood behavior concerns and appropriate interventions.
• Ability to teach, discuss, and model behavioral interventions for children.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed (i.e., some evenings or weekend work is required).
• Willingness to provide group interventions.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds who have multiple needs or concerns.
• Development and implementation of Individualized Plan of Service or treatment plan utilizing Person Centered Planning.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of individual, group and family systems treatment.
• Competency in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
• Competency, or willingness to learn, a wide range of treatment modalities that are individualized and person centered.
• Competency, or willingness to learn, co-occurring treatment of mental health, substance abuse and/or developmental disabilities.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE/M/F/D/V