Children's Therapist

Who is LCMHA?

LCMHA (Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority) provides or manages a full array of services to adults and children with mental health and/or emotional disturbances, persons with substance use disorders, and persons with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a path to resilience, recovery, wellness, and self-determination for these individuals.

What would this job entail?

A therapist on the Children's Services Team provides treatment to children and their families using evidence-based practices. Treatment is delivered on site or in the family home. The therapist assists the family in developing an Individual Plan of Service. The therapist provides clinical information to the psychiatrist, case management staff, emergency services staff, and other treatment team members. The therapist also assists in the development of parent and family education programs, and assists the Children's Services Team in community education activities. The therapist will:

• Complete comprehensive assessments for children referred for intensive services.
• Develop a Person Centered Plan of Service.
• Develop a safety/wellness plan for the child and family.
• Provide treatment at intervals specified in the Individual Plan of Service.
• Complete treatment reviews as specified in the Individual Plan of Service.
• Provide information and consultation to treatment team.
• Assist in parent education.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Licensed / certified by the State of Michigan in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or other related behavioral health field.
• At least two-year's experience in assessment and treatment of children and families.

Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why work for LCMHA?

We have been around for over 40 years providing services to some of the most vulnerable members of the Lenawee County community. We feel a responsibility to identify needs and work with our community partners to identify solutions. We have been leaders in implementing system change.

The annualized salary range for this position is $51,870 to $64,428 per year (based on a 37-1/2 hour work week).

The benefits package includes:

Employees receive a generous paid leave benefit, and paid leave begins to accrue on an employee's first day of employment; an employee would receive about 22-1/2 paid days off in the first year. The number of paid leave hours an employee accrues is based on length of service; the paid leave time accruing increases after one year, five years, and ten years of employment.

Employees receive scheduled annual salary increases, starting after one year of employment.

Paid Holidays -- LCMHA observes 11-1/2 paid holidays per year; employees are eligible for paid holidays as of the first day of employment.

Employees are eligible to enroll in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of the month after being hired.

• Medical insurance: the agency covers:
  • 100% of the cost of medical insurance for employees who enroll at the employee-only coverage level.
  • At least 91% of the cost of medical insurance for employees who enroll at the employee-plus-one or family coverage level (depending on the plan selection).
• Vision insurance: the agency covers 87% of the cost for all coverage levels;
• Dental insurance: the agency covers 100% of the cost for all coverage levels.

Employees who have medical insurance coverage elsewhere are given a medical insurance opt-out payment.

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (at no cost) -- coverage starts on the 91st day of employment.

Retirement Benefits: participation starts on your first day of employment

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