Campus Programs Therapist
$53,827–$56,817 year
On-siteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services for youth and families in residential settings and the Independent Living Program, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and individual, family, or group therapy. Deliver evidence-based interventions while collaborating with caregivers, schools, probation officers, and courts to coordinate holistic care and advocate for equitable outcomes. Participate in interdisciplinary teams, case meetings, and supervision, and maintain comprehensive documentation in MISACWIS and billing systems. Authorize restraints when clinically necessary to ensure safety and engage families through strengths-based coaching. Requires a Master's degree, Michigan licensure, valid driver's license, and flexibility for varied schedules including evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Licensed to practice therapy in the state of Michigan
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Adequate insurance
- Strong knowledge of the common diagnoses and treatments for youth
- Skills necessary to facilitate positive change
- Ability to provide effective individual, family, and group therapy skills
- Strong knowledge of community resources and support for youth
- Strong knowledge of clinical issues related to systems involved youth and their families
- Ability to maintain composure and use healthy coping strategies when exposed to stress
- Ability to express and receive ideas clearly and respectfully using inclusive, accessible, and culturally aware communication methods
- Demonstrating active listening
- Ability to set priorities and allocate resources equitably
- Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures consistently and equitably
- Ability to be dependable, trustworthy, and committed to high-quality work
- Ability to adjust to changing work environments, priorities, or organizational needs
- Ability to select and commit to an effective and equitable course of action
- Ability to recognize, respect, and adapt to cultural differences
- Frequent ability to move between office, community locations, homes, schools, and court settings
- Frequent use of computers, mobile devices, and case management systems
- Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner across varied environments
- Regular clear verbal and written respectful communication in diverse environments
- Ability to hear and respond to children, caregivers, and colleagues
- Ability to observe nonverbal cues and environmental safety indicators
- Regular travel using a personal vehicle
- Ability to safely transport children
- Ability to travel in varying weather and traffic conditions
- Frequent exposure to sensitive, traumatic, or emotionally charged situations involving children and families
- Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional regulation
- Occasional ability to recognize safety risks
- Occasional ability to de-escalate situations
- Occasional ability to follow safety protocols
- Occasional ability to respond appropriately during emergencies or high stress interactions
- Frequent ability to have flexible scheduling required to meet family needs
- Ability to have early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends
- Consistent adherence to confidentiality laws, ethical standards, and professional boundaries
- Ability to authorize restraints when it is clinically appropriate to do so
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed to practice therapy in the state of Michigan (preferred)
- Actively working towards licensure
- Experience working in the foster care and/or juvenile justice system
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