UC Therapist

Requisition # : req14677

Location: Mason, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.

What it’s like to work here

We love God and we love people. Love like that motivates us to cast a big vision and believe that, together, we can change the world through family. For 80 years, our faith has inspired us to provide every child and family the safety, love, and connection they deserve.

At Bethany, our culture is driven by five core values :

• We ’ re motivated by our faith .
• We support one another .
• We champion justice .
• We pursue excellence .
• We ’ re in it for the long haul .
  
  

How your role makes a difference

Imagine facing violence, extreme poverty, unexpected separation from your family, gang extortion, or trafficking—all before the age of 12. That ’ s the reality for unaccompanied children , primarily from Central America, who are seeking asylum at the U.S . border. The vast majority have one wish: to reunite with a family member or sponsor already in the U.S. In other words, to know they ’ re finally safe and out of harm ’ s way.

You ’ ll be one of the first to welcome unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children when they arrive at the program, helping them feel safe and assessing their needs. You ’ ll join a team that takes action , providing exceptional care and helping children reunite with their family .

Your Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conducting initial assessments
• Developing and implementing therapeutic plans
• Holding weekly individual and group therapy sessions
• Coordinating reunification plans
• Facilitating transfers
• Attending trainings , m eetings , and supervision sessions
• Preparing reports and required documentation.
  
  

We i nvest in y ou

• Individual development support from our c linical s upervisor, a seasoned therapist experienced in various modalities and environments .
• Opportunity for hands-on learning of proven e vidence - b ased p ractices , such as Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , and others.
• Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul .
  
  

Competitive b enefits p ackage

• Low-cost h ealth b enefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Matching 403B r etirement c ontributions
• Generous t ime o ff (1 1 paid holidays , unlimited PTO , paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Comprehensive e mployee a ssistance p rogram
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance
  
  

Qualifications

What will make you successful

• This position requires a m aster ’ s degree in c ounseling, s ocial w ork, p sychology, or related field of study from an accredited college.
• Must be licensed in the State of MI.
• Bilingual English and Spanish r equired .
• Prior experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms, strongly preferred.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years U.S. driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination or seek an exemption .
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.