Child Therapist Job
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A child therapist specializes in helping children and adolescents navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, they provide support tailored to the child’s unique needs.
Child therapists work collaboratively with parents, schools, and caregivers to promote resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies, helping children thrive in their personal and social lives.
Job Title: Child Therapist (Troy, West Bloomfield, Clarkston)
Clinic Locations:
- Clarkston: 6060 Dixie Hwy, Suite H, Clarkston, MI 48346
- West Bloomfield: 5777 W. Maple Rd, Suite 145, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Troy: 1739 W Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084
Why Join Bright Pine Behavioral Health?
- Flexible Work Options: Choose from part-time, full-time, or telehealth-friendly schedules to fit your lifestyle and professional goals.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and supportive team, including administrative staff, clinic directors, and peers, to help you focus on what you do best—providing exceptional care.
- Focus on Excellence: Be part of a practice that values transparency, quality, and innovation in delivering mental health services to children and adolescents.
- Comprehensive Support: Enjoy advanced operational and administrative resources that streamline your workload, from scheduling to documentation.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Access supervision, peer support, and continuing education to help you stay at the forefront of child therapy practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy to children and adolescents using evidence-based approaches.
- Conduct intakes, create treatment plans, and regularly monitor client progress.
- Communicate with parents or caregivers to ensure alignment on therapeutic goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists and other therapists.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Offer therapeutic interventions that address emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Must hold an active Michigan license:
- LP: Fully Licensed Psychologist
- LLP: Limited Licensed Psychologist
- TLLP: Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist
- DLLP: Doctoral Limited Licensed Psychologist
- LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor
- LMSW: Licensed Master Social Worker
- LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Passion for working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Play Therapy, or Family Therapy.
- Competitive earning potential based on caseload.
- Flexible work schedules (part-time, full-time, and telehealth-friendly options).
- 8 weeks of time off annually.
- Direct referrals to build and maintain your caseload.
- Advanced administrative support and resources.
- Up to 70% of total billings for eligible clinicians.
