Therapist – Early Childhood

Macomb County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County Government’s Community Mental Health department seeks a Therapist – Early Childhood to deliver home-based therapy for pregnant women and children up to age 6, including screenings, intake assessments, and coordination with service providers.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field, appropriate licensure, and two years of clinical experience in mental health. This full-time position starts at 8:30 a.m. with comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• One (1) year clinical experience with pregnant women and/or children through age 6.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services including evidenced based therapy and intake assessments for pregnant women and children through age 6 and their families.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and supports administrative tasks as required.
• Coordinates referrals and transitions to ongoing service providers and conducts triage as needed.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

Classification Title

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Therapist – Early Childhood

Salary

$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

Department

Community Mental Health

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

General Summary

Under direction, provides home based therapy, conducts screenings, performs intake assessments and reviews case management services within a Person Centered Planning approach to pregnant women and children through age 6. Requests referrals for ongoing services within Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct operated or contract programs with the goal of moving consumers to a level of care consistent with their clinical presentation. Implements program goals and activities in keeping with program philosophy.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Performs direct clinical services, including, evidenced based therapy, assessments for pregnant women and children through age 6, and their families, crisis intervention, intakes, treatment plans, case management and transition services.
• Performs indirect clinical services, including, timely and complete case documentation following Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) policies and procedures, confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable, least restrictive, and medically necessary clinical recommendations, and assists client and/or family in obtaining appropriate programs and resources.
• Provides follow up case management services for consumers to assist in obtaining necessary services, coordinating those services until the consumer is transitioned to an ongoing service provider.
• Maintains accurate and up to date clinical documentation, including, assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and other required documentation.
• Ensures administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date, including, staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.
• Participates in agency and system staff meetings.
• Conducts thorough, accurate, and clinically sound triage and screening with consumers, guardians, and family members in a timely manner.
• Requests appropriate authorizations for services provided, monitors utilization of services, requests re-authorizations or continuations as appropriate.
• Ensures service authorizations are current.
• Serves on community mental health or community-based committees as directed.
• Coordinates, consults and provides liaison work with other agencies and systems.
• May supervise the work of department interns.
• May assume the administrative responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor in their absence.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years clinical experience working in a mental health setting
• One (1) year clinical experience working with pregnant women and/or children through age 6

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, and adults
• Knowledge of Macomb County Provider Network
• Two (2) years clinical experience working with pregnant women and/or children through age 6

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses Or Certifications

• Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan
• Infant Mental Health (IMH) level 2 endorsement, or state waiver in place

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Working knowledge of resources within MCCMH and outside of Macomb County Community Mental Health
• Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code/401 criteria
• Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
• Direct clinical services for pregnant women and children
• Knowledge of techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications

Skill In

• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers
• Providing excellent and timely customer service
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
• Working with children

Ability To

• Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
• Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
• Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently

Work Environment/Conditions

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C=Frequently/Continuously

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C=Frequently/Continuously

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Up to 10 pounds: N/S

Up to 50 pounds: N/S

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

General Requirements And Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION -

This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.