Now Hiring: Therapist

Family Preservation Services | D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s
📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
💰 Salary: $49,920 – $55,250 annually
🕒 Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt

Help Children Heal. Empower Families. Strengthen Communities.

At D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home and every family deserves the support needed to thrive. As one of Michigan’s leading nonprofit organizations serving children and families, we provide compassionate, evidence-based services that create lasting impact.

We're seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Family Preservation Services team. In this role, you'll provide trauma-informed mental health services to children, youth, and families while helping build resilience, stability, and hope across the communities we serve.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive mental health services in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, clinics, and community environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices
• Deliver crisis intervention and ongoing behavioral health support
• Collaborate with caregivers, educators, childcare providers, and community partners
• Advocate for children and families while helping reduce barriers to care
• Coordinate services and participate in interdisciplinary case planning
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and meet program expectations
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development opportunities
• Support agency initiatives and collaborative team efforts

Depending on program assignment, responsibilities may also include:

• School-based mental health services
• Home-based family intervention
• Early childhood attachment-focused treatment
• Enhanced foster care services
• Community outreach and case coordination

What Makes This Role Meaningful

At D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s, therapists work where families need support most. You'll have the opportunity to:

✔ Build meaningful relationships with children and caregivers
✔ Deliver services in natural environments that improve engagement and outcomes
✔ Practice trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
✔ Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and support systems
✔ Promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices in clinical work
✔ Help children and families achieve long-term stability and success

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Licensed to practice therapy in Michigan, or actively working toward licensure
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health diagnoses and treatment approaches
• Experience providing individual, family, and/or group therapy
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community-based settings

Preferred

• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience with foster care, adoption, or family preservation services
• Knowledge of community resources and systems of care
• Experience with trauma-informed treatment approaches

Early Childhood Attachment Program Candidates

• Current MI-AIMH endorsement or willingness to pursue Level II endorsement through an IMH Waiver

We're Looking For Professionals Who Are

• Passionate about helping children and families thrive
• Skilled communicators and relationship builders
• Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic environments
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness
• Collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused
• Resilient in challenging situations while maintaining professionalism

Why Join D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s?

Our Mission

To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.

Our Vision

A safe, nurturing home for every child. A supportive community for every family.

Our Culture

We are committed to:

• Exceptional Service
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Excellence & Continuous Learning
• Integrity & Accountability
• Innovation & Creativity
• Passion for Our Mission

Our work is guided by trauma-responsive practices, cultural humility, anti-racism, and a deep commitment to creating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported.

Apply Today

If you're ready to use your clinical skills to create brighter futures for children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Join D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s and help make a lasting difference—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences.