Outpatient Therapist - Youth & Family Focus (26-82)

Position : Outpatient Therapist - Youth & Family Focus

Req.# : 26-82

FTE : Full-time, non-exempt

Unit : UAW


Department/Location : Psychiatric Services - Outpatient

Compensation: $27.49 - $36.44 hourly. The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).

Attractive Benefits Package : Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!


Network180 employees make a difference in people's lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.


We are seeking an Outpatient Therapist - Youth & Family Focus to provide ongoing and developmentally appropriate, evidence based, trauma- and recovery-focused outpatient therapy to clients of Network180's Outpatient Clinic(s).

This position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday working primarily 8:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility to work two evening shifts until 7:00pm. The employee in this position will work in-office at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology.
• Licensure in the State of Michigan as a limited licensed master social worker, marriage and family therapist, OR be eligible for a limited license as stated above and obtain that licensure within one (1) month of hire.

• Specialized training and at least one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of minors and their families.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
• Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
• Thorough working knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database management, and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and concisely in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Fully licensed MSW, Professional Counselor, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
• CAADC certification through the Michigan Certificate Board for Addiction Professionals or able to obtain a development plan for the credential.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices (includes multi-faceted understanding of concepts such as community trauma, intergenerational and historical trauma, parallel processes, and universal precautions).
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.


Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.