_{Job Title: Permanent - Social Worker
Location: Southgate, MI
Pay Range: $50,018 $68,659 annually + Full Benefits
Shift: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Weekend Requirements: TBD}

_{Job Summary:}

_{We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children's Outpatient Program in Southgate, MI. This full-time, direct-hire position is ideal for professionals passionate about providing high-quality mental health care to children and families. The role involves delivering therapy services, completing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support treatment and advocacy efforts.}

_{Key Responsibilities:}

• _{Conduct intake assessments, including Integrated Biopsychosocial evaluations and all required documentation (financial, demographic, etc.).}

• _{Collect and integrate data from multiple sources, including the child, family, guardians, and referring professionals.}

• _{Develop Person-Centered Treatment Plans collaboratively with clients and team members.}

• _{Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions in-office, with at least monthly face-to-face sessions per client.}

• _{Implement crisis planning and parent education, coaching, and training.}

• _{Coordinate and refer families to community resources and external services.}

• _{Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, school personnel, and other care providers.}

• _{Advocate for children and families to promote self-sufficiency and well-being.}

• _{Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and case consultations.}

• _{Maintain timely and accurate clinical records in accordance with agency policies.}

• _{Ensure licensure and certifications remain active and compliant.}

• _{Provide at least 23 hours of billable service weekly and be available to work four hours per week after 5:00 PM.}

• _{Complete 24 hours of annual training specific to child and adolescent care.}

• _{Perform additional duties as assigned.}

_{Qualifications:}

• _{Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling Required}

• _{Licensure (Michigan): Must hold or be eligible for one of the following:}

  • _{LLMSW, LMSW}

  • _{LLPC, LPC}

  • _{TLLP, LLP}

• _{Fully licensed clinicians (LMSW, LP, or LPC) are preferred. Licensure must remain active and free of disciplinary action.}

• _{Must meet Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) requirements for Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) within 120 days of hire.}

• _{Must pass MDHHS Central Registry and criminal background checks.}

• _{Experience: Minimum 1 year providing mental health services to minors and their families Required}

• _{Experience with Electronic Medical Records Preferred}

• _{Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and databases Required}

_{Key Competencies:}

• _{Strong cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations}

• _{Effective communication and interpersonal skills}

• _{Flexibility, patience, and the ability to build therapeutic alliances}

• _{Team-oriented with a collaborative, supportive approach}

_Benefits:

• _{Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance}

• _{401K with employer contribution}

• _{Paid Time Off (PTO)}

• _{Paid Holidays:}

  • _{New Year's Eve and New Year's Day}

  • _{Martin Luther King Jr. Day}

  • _{Good Friday (Half Day)}

  • _{Memorial Day}

  • _Juneteenth

  • _{Independence Day}

  • _{Labor Day}

  • _{Thanksgiving & Black Friday}

  • _{Christmas Eve and Christmas Day}