Therapist

Job Summary

At Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, every team member plays an essential role in advancing our mission to serve vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity. As part of our team, you will contribute to a wide range of services aimed at fostering hope, healing, and empowerment within the communities we serve.

The Children's Home Therapists provide clinical assessment, therapy, and treatment planning services for youth placed in our Children's Home. The Therapist supports two distinct programs within the Children's Home : one serving youth requiring psychiatric residential treatment and another serving unaccompanied refugee minors who have entered the United States without a parent or legal guardian. This role ensures that all therapeutic services are delivered in accordance with licensing regulations, trauma-informed practices, and cultural responsiveness, supporting each youth's emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs throughout their placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete clinical assessments for all youth placed in the Children's Home to identify treatment needs and guide service planning.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update treatment plans that address the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric needs of youth.
• Deliver individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions in accordance with each youth's service plan and clinical needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to the development and review of service plans, crisis intervention strategies, and discharge planning.
• Document all clinical services provided, including therapy sessions, assessments, treatment updates, and critical incident debriefings, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with case managers, direct care staff, medical providers, educational staff, and external service providers to ensure coordination of care.
• Provide clinical input for court reports, treatment summaries, and transition plans as required by referral sources or court orders.
• Support trauma-informed care practices and promote emotional regulation, coping skills development, and resilience among youth.
• Participate in ongoing training in trauma-informed practices, cultural competency, and crisis intervention techniques.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related human services field is required.

Must possess and maintain licensure to provide therapy services in the State of Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, or LLP).

Experience providing clinical services to children, adolescents, and families is required. Experience working in a residential, behavioral health, or child welfare setting is preferred. Experience delivering trauma-informed and culturally responsive services is preferred.

Personal Attributes Anticipated

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Comments :

This job description is intended to outline the essential functions, general supplementary tasks, and key requirements for successful performance in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned, and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.