What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multiple Therapy Options position at D A Blodgett-St Johns?
About DABSJ:
D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s provides a continuum of care with comprehensive services, including counseling, foster care, adoption, mentoring and residential care. These programs are built on our core belief, backed by research, that as long as children can be safe, they do best when they are with their families. D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s primarily serves children, youth and families in the greater Grand Rapids area, and some programming throughout the State of Michigan. D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all children, all families and all individuals.
About Therapist Opportunities:
There are multiple opportunities at D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s to work with clients under the age of 18 either in an individual, family or group setting for the purpose of helping them to understand and manage a wide range of developmental and behavioral issues. Some positions offer support within the Kent School Services Network (KSSN) to increase support for students, families and schools along with increasing access to health, mental health and community resources to increase parent/community engagement and involvement, to promote opportunities that supports student’s educational, social and emotional development. Some positions provide intensive targeted and coordinated planning, linking, training and advocacy support for youth ages from 0-18 and foster families to preserve placement. There are many opportunities for Therapists at DABSJ, check out the attached job descriptions and apply.
Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Therapist?
Our ideal candidates will have either a bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a Human Services related field. Some candidates must be licensed to practice mental health therapy in the state of Michigan. If temporary or limited licensed, must be completing steps towards full license. Must possess a strong knowledge of child development and be trauma informed. Knowledge related to foster and adopted children and families is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.
Offered benefits and more:
- Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
- Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
- 403B Retirement Opportunity.
- Flexible Scheduling.
- Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
- Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc).
- Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
- Regular supervision.
- Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
- Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.
DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.
Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.