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Therapist Kids Talk

The Guidance Center
Southgate, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

Description

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 18,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapist to join our team of talented professionals.

This position offers a $3,000 sign on bonus and an incentive opportunity each pay period!  

We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. Salary ranges start at $27.22 per hour. The range provided is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K), flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, 11 paid holidays.

As a Therapist in the Kids- TALK Program, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Conduct Intake Assessments, including all necessary opening paperwork (Psychosocial Assessment, financial and demographic forms, etc.)
  • Maintain a working knowledge of trauma focused interventions, seek training opportunities, and utilize evidence-based practice whenever possible.
  • Assess and document the needs of children who present themselves for outpatient services in line with Person-Centered Planning.
  • Provide trauma informed individual, family, and group therapy as well as parent education.
  • Work collaboratively with others in relation to the child and family including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, Wraparound facilitators, school personnel and other family service or support people.
  • Provide referrals for services and community resources as needed.
  • Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and case consultations.
  • Complete clinical records and agency documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of the Guidance Center.
  • Provide guidance, support and potentially supervision to interns in the program.
  • Complete all required annual trainings including 24 hours of training per calendar year specific to children or adolescents, at least 10 hours of which is specific to child maltreatment or trauma.
  • Full-time staff must provide 25 hours of billable service per week.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, you will need the following:

  • Must have a Master's Degree or higher and be a psychologist (TLLP, LLP, or LP), licensed master's social worker (LMSW) or limited licensed master's social worker (LLMSW) supervised by a licensed master's social worker, licensed professional counselor (LPC) or limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC). 
  • Must possess and retain current full, temporary, or limited licensure in the State of Michigan or must obtain state licensure (llmsw, llpc, tllp, lmsw, lpc, llp) 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. Failure to obtain licensure within the training period will result in the employee being unqualified to perform the function. Beyond the training period, all state licensure must continually remain active, in effect, and free from disciplinary action. 
  • Must meet Michigan Department of Community Health requirements for a Qualified Child Mental Health Professional within four months of hire. 
  • Qualified candidates will have at least seven (7) months of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families is preferred. 
  • Additional requirements include: a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with families, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers, effective interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative. 


The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.


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