Child Therapist w. At Risk Youth - LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP req.
The Guidance Center
Summary
Join our team of dynamic therapists to provide a cutting edge, "gold-standard" evidence-based therapy model. This position includes being trained for a week by the elite MST Institute. This role in MST (Multisystemic Therapy) is a great fit for new Clinicians due to the high level of training, support, and model fidelity, but also for seasoned Clinicians who want to try something new and gain experience in a specialized highly respected practice in a home / community based setting.
Job description
MST Therapists demonstrate grit, tenacity, and are vastly skilled both clinically and as family advocates. Our goal in MST is to do "Whatever It Takes", to help youth stay in the community, at home, and prevent detention. MST uses a trauma informed, action oriented process to empower caregivers and family members to participate in an integrated team approach to promote and facilitate behavior change in the acting out teenager.
Multisystemic Therapy is a scientifically proven intervention for youth (ages 12-17) who engage in challenging behaviors. MST offers an alternative juvenile delinquency prevention program and therapists work in the home, addressing the root causes of anti-social behavior in minors. MST Therapists target the family environment and ecological drivers, to facilitate lasting change in children. At Risk Youth Therapists participate in an "on-call" rotation to provide caregivers with the tools they need to transform the lives of youth. Research demonstrates that MST reduces criminal activity and other undesirable behavior. A non-traditional schedule benefits both the At Risk Youth Therapist, and the clients' full lives, and allows for flexibility.
Requirements
You should have a Masters degree in social work, counseling, or psychology with an interest in treating antisocial behavior in youth. All applicants should be license eligible in Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP). MST is conducted in the youth's community, so therapists must be available throughout the day to travel to the youth's home and school for meetings and intervention implementation support. New graduates are welcome and licensure supervision is offered.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology
- License eligible in Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP)
- Interest in treating antisocial behavior in youth
- Available throughout the day to travel to youth's home and school
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Licensure supervision
- Training
Company overview
The Guidance Center is a nonprofit mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families in need. As a community-based mental health provider, the organization offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and support programs designed to address various mental health challenges. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, family counseling, and specialized programs for children and adolescents. The Guidance Center operates with a mission to promote mental wellness, reduce stigma around mental health issues, and ensure accessible care for underserved populations. They often collaborate with local healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to deliver integrated care that addresses both mental health and social determinants of wellbeing. The organization plays a crucial role in community mental health infrastructure by providing evidence-based treatments, preventive services, and educational outreach programs that support overall community resilience and individual recovery journeys.