About the Role
The professional will deliver clinical assessments, individual and group therapy, and case management for youth in a residential program, ensuring evidence-based practices and coordinated care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual therapy sessions for youth
- Lead structured group therapy activities
- Collaborate with care team members on client progress
- Document clinical interactions and progress notes
- Monitor client behavior and emotional well-being
- Coordinate with external providers and families
- Participate in treatment team meetings
- Ensure adherence to therapeutic protocols
- Respond to behavioral crises as needed
- Maintain compliance with licensing standards
- Support transition planning for program discharge
- Engage in ongoing professional development
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical guidelines
- Contribute to program quality improvement initiatives
- Assist in the development of therapeutic programming
- Supervise trainees or interns when applicable
- Follow safety procedures in residential setting
- Promote a trauma-informed care environment
Nice to Have
- Experience in cognitive behavioral therapy
- Training in trauma-focused interventions
- Bilingual communication abilities
- Previous work in youth residential care
- Certification in crisis prevention
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered
Work Arrangement
On-site position in Grand Rapids, MI
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary team providing behavioral health services
About the Program
This residential program serves youth requiring intensive behavioral and emotional support in a structured environment. The focus is on stabilization, skill-building, and reintegration into community settings through individualized care plans.
Why This Role Matters
The role plays a key part in delivering consistent, high-quality mental health care to vulnerable youth, contributing to long-term positive outcomes and reduced recidivism.
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