Therapist, Early Childhood Outpatient

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. 

The Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing outpatient services to children 4 to 6 years old and their caregivers who meet criteria for the program. The therapist will provide a variety of services including developmental screening and assessment, developmental guidance, relationship focused child-parent therapy, play therapy, and linking and coordinating of community resources and services. 

Licensing requirement: Candidates must have a Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or mental health related field from an accredited program and the corresponding State of Michigan Licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LP, LLPC, LPC). Candidates without a state license can be considered but must obtain state licensure (LLMSW, TLLP, LLPC, LMSW, LLP, and LPC) within a 60-day training period beginning on the date of hire, this period may be extended by up to an additional 60-days of training at the sole discretion of the employer.

Candidates will meet criteria for Child Mental Health Professional credential within 120 days of hire. 

Salary ranges start at $52,026.00 per year

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