UC Therapist

Requisition # : req15309

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $1,000

What it’s like to work here

We love God and we love people. Love like that motivates us to cast a big vision and believe that, together, we can change the world through family. For 80 years, our faith has inspired us to provide every child and family the safety, love, and connection they deserve.

At Bethany, our culture is driven by five core values:

• We are motivated by our faith
• We support one another
• We champion justice
• We pursue excellence
• We are in it for the long haul
  
  

We i nvest in y ou

• Individual development support from our c linical s upervisor, a seasoned therapist experienced in various modalities and environments
• Opportunity to accumulate hours toward licensure requirements
• Opportunity for hands-on learning of proven e vidence - b ased p ractices , such as Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , and others
• Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
  
  

Competitive b enefits p ackage

• Low-cost h ealth b enefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Matching 403B r etirement c ontributions
• Generous t ime o ff (1 1 paid holidays , unlimited PTO , paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Comprehensive e mployee a ssistance p rogram
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance
  
  

How your role makes a difference

As a UC Therapist, you will provide trauma-informed individual and group therapy to unaccompanied youth (primarily Spanish-speaking and ages 16-18) in our Transitional or Long-Term Foster Care programs. You will play a vital role in helping youth heal, adjust, and reunify with family when possible - all while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Your Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct weekly individual and group therapy sessions;
• Complete intake assessments within 24-48 hours of arrival;
• Administer trafficking assessments;
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation;
• Provide court reports as needed;
• Support family reunification through additional counseling;
• Participate in treatment team meetings and supervision;
• Stay current on best practices, licensing requirements, and trainings;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

What will make you successful

• This position requires a m aster ’ s degree in c ounseling, s ocial w ork, p sychology, or related field of study from an accredited college;
• Active license in state of Michigan;
• Experience with trauma-informed care and diverse populations;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination or seek an exemption;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.