School Based Therapist

Job Description

Position: Site Team Clinician

Reports To: Clinical Program Manager

Pay Range: $49,920.00 - $55,250.00

*$4,000 hiring bonus given in increments over a year

Our team is our strength! Seeking experienced licensed Clinicians to be part of a team of mental health and school professionals. Empower children and families in our community by providing safety, advocacy and support through counseling and case management in a school setting.

About DABSJ:

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from

the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:

This is a full time, year round position. The Kent School Services Network (KSSN) Site Team Clinician will provide individual therapy, family therapy, case management, group services and crisis response to children, adolescents, and their families in a school office, home or community based setting. The clinician has the opportunity to work as part of a team of mental health and school professionals. Those with the ability to engage on a variety of levels (school professionals, students/families and staff from outside agencies) are encouraged to apply. Clinicians will provide service during the school day, after school, and early evenings to best meet the needs of the children and families we serve.

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Site Team Clinician?

Our ideal candidate will have a solid background in common diagnoses and treatment for school aged children as well as a Master’s degree in Social Work, or similar field, as well as proper licensure within the State of Michigan. A valid driver's license.

Offered benefits and more:

Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.

Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.

Hiring Bonus

403B Retirement Opportunity.

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.

Access to a robust training system.

DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.

Reimbursement for trainings.

Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organization skills, financial planning, etc.).

Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.

Regular supervision.

Able to work in a variety of home-based, case management and outpatient services.

Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.

Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).

Careers at DABSJ now take place at our brand new Dean Lake campus featuring: modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, purposeful spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology and, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, fitness area, and locker room.

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community, and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.