Social Worker

Sonya M. Recruiting; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Children's Outpatient Therapist for The Guidance Center in Southgate, MI. The candidate must possess a valid Michigan license, a Master's degree, and have at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing therapeutic services, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position offers a permanent contract with benefits such as mileage reimbursement, medical insurance, and paid leave, while ensuring a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Low Power Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Lifespan Practitioner (LLP).
• 1+ year experience in social work, treatment of minors, and EMR usage.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) usage.
• Not eligible for student/work visas or sponsorship; position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.
• Develop accurate records in EMR system.
• Maintain 23 billable service hours per week.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain current Michigan license and CMHP status; complete required background checks and registry clearances within 120 days of hire.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; engage diverse populations.
• Improve cultural competency and therapeutic engagement.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) usage

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree or higher

Licensed in Michigan (LMSW/LLMSW/LPC/LLPC/LLP/TLLP/CMHP)

Tools

EMR usage

Job description

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher
• Any of the following Michigan state licenses/certifications:
  • Valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Valid Licensed Low Power Counselor (LLPC)
  • Valid Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Valid Licensed Lifespan Practitioner (LLP)
  • Valid Regular Driver License (DL)
  • Valid Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
• 1+ year of experience in:
  • Social work
  • Treatment of minors and their families
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) usage
• Not eligible for student/work visas or sponsorship; position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Overview

Social Worker

Facility: The Guidance Center – Children's Outpatient, Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Services

Location: Southgate, MI

Job Type: Permanent (Perm)

Shift Notes: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; develop schedule with supervisor; work at least 4 hours each week after 5:00 p.m.; full‑time staff must provide 23 hours of billable service per week.

Job Description

This position is a Children's Outpatient Therapist. Acceptable licensures are LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, or LLP in the state of Michigan. Candidates must hold one of the listed licensures to be considered.

As a recognized leader, the center provides a broad range of services that help children, adults, and families unlock potential and build better lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children, adults, and families in the outpatient setting.
• Develop and maintain accurate records in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Work Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and schedule additional 4 hours after 5:00 p.m. as needed.
• Complete at least 23 billable service hours per week as a full‑time staff member.
• Maintain current Michigan license and Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) status; complete required background checks and registry clearances within 120 days of hire.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; engage diverse populations.
• Improve cultural competency and therapeutic engagement.

Benefits

• Travel: Mileage reimbursement (IRS standard 0.64 per mile).
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday (½ day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
• Training fully paid by TGC.

State License Requirements

Michigan

Additional License Requirements

LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC or TLLP or LLP with the state of Michigan