Clinician / Therapist – Make a Lasting Impact: Shelter Care for Unaccompanied Children

Grand Rapids | Full-Time | $75,000 to $78,000/year + $3,000 Bonus Available

Are you a compassionate, licensed mental health professional ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth? Join our dedicated team providing trauma-informed care to unaccompanied children in long-term foster care. This is more than a job — it’s a calling.

What You’ll Do:

As a Clinician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of children who have experienced significant hardship. You’ll provide assessments, therapy, and case coordination in a culturally responsive and bilingual environment.Here you will only have a case load of 12 allowing a better balance between clinical and social work needs. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Licensed to practice in the state of Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, etc.)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Passion for working with children and families from diverse backgrounds

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

The Clinician provides comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health services to children, families, caregivers and staff. This role delivers individual, group, and family therapy; completes required clinical assessments and documentation; and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support the emotional wellbeing, safety, and successful outcomes of each minor. Services are delivered in compliance with all contractual, regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery

• Maintain a caseload that is in alignment with contact requirements, providing individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment modalities.
• Assist minors in identifying, presenting concerns, and collaboratively developing goals and action steps.
• Provide culturally responsive psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions tailored to developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all required clinical assessments including mental health evaluations, risk assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records.

Collaboration & Case Review

• Present cases to supervisors and the clinical team for treatment planning review and progress monitoring.
• Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Care Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Recommend services and assist in coordinating internal and external resources.
• Maintain professional communication and confidentiality.

Performance Metrics

• Timely completion of assessments and documentation
• Demonstrated progress toward client treatment goals
• Consistent delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

Qualifications

Education

• Master or Doctorate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology with clinical experience required.
• Eligible for limited licensure with state of Michigan, application submitted preferred: Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, Temporary Limited License Psychologist, Limited Licensed Master Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Master Social Work.
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) Training Preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with good driving record; reliable ongoing personal transportation suitable for safely transporting minors served; proof of insurance required.

Experience

• Experience working with adolescents and trauma-impacted populations, refugee or immigrant experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Culturally competent, trauma-informed practice
• Evidence-based therapeutic techniques for children, families, and groups
• Person-centered planning and shared decision-making

Outcome measurement and goal setting

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Knowledge of state and local human services systems
• Ability to lead group therapy and psychoeducational sessions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic clinical records

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