Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist

Reports To: Client Treatment Coordinator
Beginning Pay Range: $49,920.00 - $55,250.00

About DABSJ

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is a private, non-sectarian agency committed to strengthening families, healing children from abuse and neglect, providing homes, and helping children thrive. We serve vulnerable children and families across the entire community.

About this Opportunity

The Behavioral Health Therapist is a trained professional responsible for working with clients under 18 years of age in individual, family, or group settings. The primary focus is to help children understand and manage a wide range of developmental and behavioral issues. This includes providing in-home therapy, connecting families with appropriate mental health resources, or offering individual therapy in an office setting. The role may also involve supporting Enhanced Foster Care cases by working with foster parents to stabilize children in care. Treatment areas can encompass depression, anxiety, effects of child abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, phobias, aggression, and other behavioral or emotional difficulties. The therapist will assess children's issues by observing behaviors and determining the most beneficial treatments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage & Family Therapy required.
• Must be licensed to practice mental health therapy in the state of Michigan. Temporary or limited licensed individuals must be actively pursuing full licensure.
• Strong knowledge of child development and a trauma-informed approach.
• Knowledge related to foster and adoptive children and families is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Offered Benefits and More

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off
• 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 provides CEUs for onsite trainings and reimbursement for external trainings.
• Support from a robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc.).
• Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
• Regular supervision.
• Work within a collaborative division with diverse experience and knowledge.
• Work within a trauma-informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model.
• Our new Dean Lake campus features modern workspaces, dedicated collaboration and independent work areas, interactive technology, and amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, a den, fitness area, and locker room.

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences, recognizing that diversity strengthens our ability to serve children and families. As an equal opportunity, at-will employer, DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, 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.

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