Position: Infant and Early Childhood Therapist
The Guidance Center, a recognized leader in their field, is seeking an Infant and Early Childhood Therapist to join their team. With a rich history since 1958, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services aimed at unlocking potential and building better lives for children, adults, and families. Through 25 programs, they offer treatment, prevention, growth, and education services to over 15,000 people annually. 
Responsibilities:
- Develop therapeutic relationships with families and their very young children.
- Assess the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
- Monitor child development using developmental assessments.
- Provide parent-child psychotherapy and play therapy.
- Conduct crisis intervention, including crisis phone contacts.
- Offer parents education and resources related to child and family development.
- Provide parent education, coaching, and training.
- Coordinate services with other professionals involved with the family.
- Advocate on behalf of children and their families to help them meet their needs.
- Assist families in scheduling evaluations as needed.
- Help identify and eliminate barriers to services.
- Assess client satisfaction with interventions.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals and organizations in the community.
- Make referrals to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services when necessary.
- Participate in reflective supervision, team meetings, reflective case consultations, and trainings.
- Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner, adhering to The Guidance Center's policies and procedures.
- Maintain, review, and update complete case records.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule.
- Follow a professional code of ethics.
- Represent The Guidance Center in the community.
- Abide by the policies and procedures of The Guidance Center.
- Achieve productivity goals.
- Maintain a caseload as outlined in the Medicaid Home-Based service guidelines.
- Complete 25 hours of program and/or position-specific training annually.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
- Possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC, or LLP), or be in the process of obtaining it within 60 days of hire.
- Meet criteria for Child Mental Health Professional credential within 120 days of hire.
- One year of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
- Working towards a level II or III MI-AIMH Endorsement within the first two years of employment.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Non-judgmental approach reflecting cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems.
- Flexibility, patience, and creativity.
- Valid driver's license with an appropriate driving record.
- Ability to obtain a chauffeur's license within 30 days of hire.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship required).
- Additional program-specific requirements may apply.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on licensing and experience.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Team-oriented work environment.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Mileage Reimbursement for business-related travel.
- Training opportunities provided by The Guidance Center.