Trauma-Informed Child & Youth Therapist

HAVEN; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HAVEN is seeking a Child & Youth Therapist to provide trauma-informed counseling to children and adults, both in person and virtually. The role supports interns, collaborates with schools and CPS, and contributes to program development and evaluation.

Responsibilities include conducting intakes, crisis response, and facilitating groups, with evenings 3–4 days weekly and onsite 4 days weekly. Candidates should hold LLMSW/LMSW or LLPC/LPC and have experience with IPV survivors.

Qualifications

• High level of interpersonal awareness and empathy.
• Fosters teamwork and cooperative approach.
• Ability to respond to crises with trauma-informed methods.
• Client-centered and empowerment-based counseling.
• Independent work capability with supervision.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities for adults and children.
• Creativity in curriculum development for changing needs.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
• Willingness to work evenings 3–4 days per week and onsite 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed individual and group counseling to children and adults served by the Counseling Program.
• Facilitate groups and workshops for children and caregivers.
• Partner with school counselors, CPS, DHHS for trainings and referrals.
• Document safety planning and maintain client records and documentation.
• Assist with outcome evaluation tools and monthly reports.
• Train and evaluate student interns and volunteers in the Counseling Program.
• Promote programming with community education teams and partners.
• Respond to high-risk walk-ins promptly and provide timely follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Teamwork

Crisis response

Client-centered approach

Empathy

Independence with supervision

Counseling modalities

Curriculum development

Excellent communication

Evening availability

Onsite coordination

Education

LLMSW / LMSW in Social Work or LLPC / LPC in Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

HAVEN is seeking a Child & Youth Therapist to provide trauma-informed counseling to children and adults, both in person and virtually. The role supports interns, collaborates with schools and CPS, and contributes to program development and evaluation.

Responsibilities include conducting intakes, crisis response, and facilitating groups, with evenings 3–4 days weekly and onsite 4 days weekly. Candidates should hold LLMSW/LMSW or LLPC/LPC and have experience with IPV survivors.