Residential Therapist

Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

EAP and wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services in Michigan seeks a Residential Therapist to support residents through group and individual therapy, case management, and coordinated services within a faith-based program.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, document progress, attend court hearings as required, and help families develop discharge plans to strengthen support systems in their home communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Active professional licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Ability to pass medical exam and meet essential functions including restraints.
• TB test annually and Hepatitis vaccination preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy to residents regularly.
• Provide individual therapy as clinically indicated.
• Manage caseload and ensure progress notes and reports.
• Attend relevant court hearings and meetings.
• Coordinate services with medical, education, and psychology teams.
• Document progress and discharge planning for residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree (MSW or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Residential Therapist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Provide group therapy to residents twice per week in coordination with co- therapist staff;
• Provide individual therapy services on a regularly scheduled basis as clinically indicated or to meet contract requirements;
• Accountable for the case management of residents (caseload of 6 by plan) to ensure best services are provided and progress is made;
• Attend and document pertinent case management meetings and court hearings.
• Coordinate program services (i.e. medical, education, psychological testing, psychiatric evaluation) directly or through consultation with other service providers or staff;
• Arrange Review Conferences as needed with program staff, referring or current case managers, parent, guardian or family members and child (when appropriate);
• Provide family therapy and education to the resident's families;
• Offer therapy a minimum of twice per month with scheduling flexibility to meet the families' needs, fully supportive of family engagement;
• Communicate with families regarding the resident's status or progress in the program;
• Review resident's group assignments in the family sessions at completion of group venue;
• Inform parents of any emergencies and discuss the implications regarding their child (i.e. running away, suicide attempts) in a timely manner;
• Attend staff meetings to ensure effective service coordination;
• Participate in unit leadership meetings;
• Complete case documentation required including progress notes, quarterly reports, court reports, discharge planning reports and reports required by licensing department of MDHHS;
• Facilitate designated aspects of resident's placement, ensuring client records are complete, child is supported in entering the residential program, and given information necessary to adjust to program;
• Establish a discharge plan for resident and assist resident with developing a support system in his home community, discharge planning is done in conjunction with residential treatment program's treatment team, other professionals, and resident's family;
• Meet monthly with supervisor to consult on cases;
• Complete fifty hours of training within the first year and twenty-five hours training each year following;
• Participate in on-call system as dictated by program needs, approximately once every four weeks;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, drug and alcohol, education, counseling, psychology, or criminal justice;
• Active professional licensure in the State of Michigan;
• Ability to pass required medical examinations and to have physical ability to fulfill essential functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Possess the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Knowledge of basic research methodology;
• Two years post-masters experience (preferred);
• Experience with youth with sexual behavior problems (preferred);
• Experience providing trauma treatment (preferred);
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance(medical,dental,andvision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYour Way,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employerpaidlong-termdisabilityandgroup termlifeinsurance