Youth Home-Based Clinician

Newaygo County Mental Health; White Cloud (MI); On-site; USD 59,469 - 79,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Paid training & certifications

Loan repayment options

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A local mental health service in Michigan is seeking a Home-Based Clinician to join their Youth and Family Services team. This position focuses on providing intensive, home-based support to families, particularly children aged 0–17. The role requires a master's degree in a relevant field, valid Michigan licensure, and strong knowledge of child development and family dynamics. The clinician will deliver therapeutic services and help families navigate essential community resources. Excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and flexible scheduling, are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Michigan licensure for clinical practice is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of child development and family systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based screenings, assessments, and therapeutic services.
• Deliver short-term counseling using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help families access essential community resources.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Trauma-informed care

Family systems knowledge

Relationship-based approaches

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Michigan licensure (LLP, LLPC, LPC, LLMSW, LMSW, LMFT)

Job description

Home‑Based Clinician

Newaygo County Mental Health – White Cloud, MI

Newaygo County Mental Health is seeking a Home‑Based Clinician within our Youth and Family Services team for a family‑centered treatment program. This position will provide intensive, home‑based services to families. Thorough knowledge and background in family dynamics, child development, and intervention with family and community systems are essential.

🌟 What You’ll Do

• Provide home‑based screenings, assessments, and therapeutic services for children ages 0–17, with a focus on infants and toddlers (0–3).

• Deliver short‑term counseling (individual, family, and group) using trauma‑informed, relationship‑based approaches.

• Help families access essential community resources (housing, medical care, transportation, financial supports).

• Coordinate care with schools, DHS, courts, and community partners.

• Support families in achieving developmental milestones and maintaining stability in the home.

🎓 What You Need

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

• Michigan licensure (LLP, LLPC, LPC, LLMSW, LMSW, LMFT)

• Knowledge of child development, attachment, trauma, and family systems

• Valid Michigan driver’s license

💰 Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $59,469–$79,182 based on licensure & experience

• Exceptional health benefits (agency‑paid premiums + HSA contributions)

• More than 5 weeks of paid leave your first year

• Flexible scheduling and strong work‑life balance

• Paid training & certifications (EMDR, DBT, TF‑CBT, CAADC)

• Loan repayment options (NHSC, PSLF, MSLRP)

• On‑site licensure supervision + specialized IMH support

🌲 Why Join Us?

Newaygo CMH is known for its supportive, collaborative, and family‑oriented culture. We invest heavily in training and clinical development, especially for IMH clinicians who play a critical role in early childhood wellness.