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Conducts counseling sessions and comprehensive evaluations within family homes to address dynamics and communication issues. Teaches coping mechanisms, parenting skills, and conflict resolution strategies to strengthen family relationships.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling or social work (or be in the process of obtaining one) and a valid driver's license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience providing counseling services to children and families and possess or be pursuing state licensure.
Full job description
The Family Therapist conducts counseling sessions within a family's home, assessing and addressing family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges by working directly with all family members in their environment. In addition, you will be conducting comprehensive evaluations, including individual needs, relationships, and environmental factors. Providing counseling sessions, teaching coping mechanisms, parenting skills, conflict resolution strategies, and other necessary skills to strengthen family relationships. Services are provided two to four hours per week as needed. Clients are located in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
Highfields offers a flexible schedule and the ability to complete documentation remotely. Staff meetings are held in-office.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, social work, or directly related field (will consider if bachelor's degree is obtained and are in process of completing master's degree).
State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain).
One year or more experience in providing counseling services to children and families.
Valid driver's license.
Benefits
4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)
11 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
Paid mileage
License supervision
Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
Paid training opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
Short-term disability
401(k)
Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
Work-Life balance
Related keywords
Family TherapySocial WorkCounselingState LicensureMental HealthFamily DynamicsBehavioral HealthClinical EvaluationHome-based Services
We stabilize, strengthen and empower children and families.
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1962
Headquarters
Onondaga, MI
LinkedIn followers
705
Highfields, Inc. is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of children, youth and families through counseling and support services. Highfields began in 1962 as a residential program for at-risk boys and has since expanded to serve about 8,000 people in 13 mid-Michigan counties. We offer a large variety of counseling, training, intervention and support services. Our mission is to provide opportunities to children, youth and their families to be more responsible for their own lives and to strengthen their relationships with others. Our vision is to create a brighter future for children, youth, families and their communities.
Offices: 5123 Old Plank Rd., Onondaga, MI 49264, US · 4305 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48910, US · 1206 Clinton Rd., Jackson, MI 49202, US · 204 S. Highlander Way, Ste. 3, Howell, MI 48843, US · 51 S. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI 49242, US
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How many Social Services jobs are open in Jackson, MI right now?
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