Home Based Therapist

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan forgiveness

Health benefits (BCBS with HSA)

Parental leave 12 weeks

Disability (short/long-term)

Pension plan

30 paid leave days in first year

Performance-based raises

CEU training

Paid holidays 12

Job summary

Community Mental Health For Central Michigan seeks a clinician to provide a broad range of mental health services for families with children showing emotional disturbances. The role includes evaluation, diagnoses, and intensive interventions using family and group treatment methods.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, home and community-based services, and coordination with agencies like Family Court and DHS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Licensed in Michigan state or eligible for licensure.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate agency vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose recipients.
• Provide services for families with children in home and community settings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Deliver individual, family and group therapy.
• Perform case management, consultation and education.
• Coordinate with other community agencies such as Family Court and DHS.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Family services

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Clinical software

Windows

Job description

Community Mental Health For Central Michigan

and the job listing Expires on September 10, 2026

4473 220th Avenue, Reed City, Michigan 49677

SCHEDULE

This is a full time position – 40 hours per week. Schedules are flexible and could be 5 (8-hour days) or 4 (10-hour days), other options can be discussed during the interview.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $55,016 – $74,734 depending on experience

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• NHSC & BHLRP approved facility for student loan repayment program


• 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


• Free CEU training opportunities


• 12 paid holidays

JOB SUMMARY

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. Participate in staff meetings, committees and professional development activities. May be required to serve children aged 0 to 3.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this title. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. They are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their
supervision. The above statements will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support 1) culturally competent recovery-based practices, 2) person-centered planning, and 3) a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process as applicable to the work performed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education

Graduate School: Master’s Degree
Major: Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, 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 experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families. Must qualify for a MDHHS Waiver of Provider Qualifications, if not currently endorsed at Level 2 or 3 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health. Must
minimally have Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health; Level 3 preferred within 2 years of hiring. Must be a QIDP if serving children with a developmental disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge: Knowledge of community resources and systems, family dynamics and various procedures in petitioning for guardianship and commitment to psychiatric hospitals. Knowledge of various programs in the areas of health, mental health and social welfare. Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental health and emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities, psychopathology, family dynamics, social problems, community resources and interventions. Knowledge of child development research and its application in treatment.

Skills: Provides various modes of treatment to individuals, groups and families. Keeps abreast of current research literature and applies to practical situations with recipients. Computer experience with Windows environment to include clinical software. Telephone and communication skills.

Abilities: Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Good ability to gather, record and evaluate information; assess the needs of the recipient and formulate treatment plans. Complete reports and reviews. Develop clear and precise case studies to relate to and establish rapport with a wide range of people and recipients. Ability to work with individuals, families,
and groups and consult with other community agencies.

Physical Demands: Light Work – involves periods of sitting or standing interspersed with driving, walking and providing services. Travel is required daily.

Work Environment: Work is performed in residences or other community settings and may involve dealing with people under very trying or difficult circumstances.