Therapist - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onKoths Street, Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan, 48180, United States
About The Guidance Center
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 14,200 people annually. Together, we nurture development, foster resilience, and cultivate well-being.
About the Role
As an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, you will be a vital partner in supporting the earliest stages of human development. In this role, you will develop deep therapeutic relationships with families and their very young children, assessing needs and monitoring development through specialized assessments. Your work will involve providing parent-child psychotherapy and play therapy, offering crisis intervention, and equipping parents with education and resources to support their child's growth.
You will serve as an advocate for children and families, helping to identify and eliminate barriers to services while coordinating care with other professionals. This position requires building collaborative relationships within the community and representing The Guidance Center with integrity. You will participate in reflective supervision and case consultations to ensure high-quality, ethical care, maintaining complete and timely clinical documentation while adhering to a professional code of ethics.
Our Culture & Commitment
The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We foster a team-oriented work environment where flexibility is key to accommodating client needs. We are committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone and value a non-judgmental approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of the families we serve.
Equal Opportunity
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Koths Street, Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan, 48180, United States
Taylor, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
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Skills: Child Development, Developmental Assessment, Diagnostic Skills, Observation Of Parent/child Interaction, Chauffeur's License, LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC.
Education: Minimum Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.
Frequently asked questions about Therapist - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at The Guidance Center
What does a Therapist - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at The Guidance Center do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Therapist - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at The Guidance Center will 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; and provide parent-child psychotherapy and play therapy.
What are the requirements for this Therapist - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health role?expand_more
The Guidance Center is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling; State of Michigan licensure (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP) or obtain within 60 days; Child Mental Health Professional credential within 120 days; One year of supervised experience in examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; Working toward level II or III MI-AIMH Endorsement; and Valid driver's license and appropriate driving record.