Infant Mental Health Therapist I or II

Starting Salary:

Infant Mental Health Therapist I: $56,040.97- $64,134.51 annual salary based on experience.

Infant Mental Health Therapist II: $58,519.71 - $67,287.31 annual salary based on experience.

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular full-time employees will receive $2,000, less applicable taxes. More information on terms and conditions will be made available at the time an offer of employment is made.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an agency joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination.

Working for Us:

Join our team and enjoy a generous benefits package effective on Day 1, including a 5% employer retirement contribution and voluntary 457(b) salary deferment plan. We provide employer-paid 2X salary life insurance, long-term disability plus generous contributions to BCBS medical and Delta Dental. Find rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

Our comprehensive benefits plan also includes vision coverage, short-term disability, accident coverage, legal and identity theft programs, and voluntary life insurance. Take advantage of our Spring Health Mental Health Wellness program offering free counseling, life coaches, and self-care tools. Generous paid time off with vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays (4 floating), and more choices through our Cafeteria Benefit plan.

We prioritize your overall well-being through robust financial benefits, mental health support, and work-life balance offerings. Become part of our mission while enjoying a valuable total rewards package. All while enjoying rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

The Infant Mental Health Therapist will look forward to:

Meaningful, rewarding work with opportunities to develop your clinical skills through regular supervision. Join a supportive, diverse team allowing you to collaborate with experienced colleagues. Our positive environment values diversity and provides avenues to take on special projects aligning with your interests. Enjoy potential for career advancement plus an efficient, electronic health record system.

Advance your skills through our comprehensive training program in evidence-based treatments like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid, and many more. Stay at the forefront of therapeutic best practices to provide exceptional patient care. Our commitment to your ongoing professional development ensures you receive cutting-edge, specialized training.

Role:

Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of young children and their families? As a regular full-time Infant Mental Health Therapist, you'll join a compassionate and driven team, dedicated to strengthening family bonds and supporting the healthy development of children aged 0-6.

In this role, you'll bring your expertise in relationship-focused therapy directly to families' homes and community settings. Working closely with program staff and community partners, you'll create a network of care around each family, tailoring your approach to meet their unique needs. Every day, you'll support parents and caregivers, from expectant mothers to fathers, helping them nurture strong relationships and create a foundation for their child's well-being.

With each family you serve, you'll conduct assessments that lead to individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, empowering parents with guidance and resources along the way. Your presence will be a source of comfort and stability, providing critical crisis intervention when needed and linking families to additional support services to ensure holistic care.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll play a key role in outreach and community teaming, building meaningful referral relationships with other agencies. Your contributions will extend beyond one-on-one interactions-by cultivating a broader network, you'll enhance the program's reach and its impact in the community.

If you are passionate about creating positive change, skilled in engaging with young children and their families, and motivated by the potential to shape healthier futures, this role offers a unique opportunity to bring your talents to a workplace that values your growth, commitment, and dedication. Join us to be part of a supportive team, changing lives one family at a time. Apply today and start making a difference!

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Job Specific Requirements:

Prior treatment experience with children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families and strong teaming skills are preferred. A valid MI driver's license required

Evening hours are required.

Qualifications, and Experience:

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field is required.
• Registration/licensure (Limited/Full) as a social worker, counselor, or psychologist in the State of Michigan required.
• Minimum 1 year direct clinical experience in providing therapy services to young children (0- 6 years old) and their families is required (includes postgraduate level internship experience).

• An Infant Mental Health certification and/or endorsement is preferred. A waiver to provide clinical services to birth to three population provided by employer to work towards endorsement.

Salary : $56,041 - $67,287