Bethany
Clinician, Transitional Assessment Center
Bethany, Alma, Michigan, United States, 48801
Clinician, Transitional Assessment Center
Requisition # : req13436
Location:
Alma, MI
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
This position is offering up to $3,000 sign-on bonus
($1500 at hire and $1500 at 6 months)Note: Internal candidates do not qualify for sign-on bonuses.
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 more than 75 years, our faith has inspired us to serve children and families close to home and around the world.
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.
As a therapist, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Conducting initial assessmentsDeveloping and implementing therapeutic plansHolding weekly individual and group therapy sessionsCoordinating reunification plansFacilitating transfersAttending trainings, meetings, and supervision sessionsPreparing reports and required documentation.We invest in you
Individual development support from our clinical supervisor, a seasoned therapist experienced in various modalities and environments.
Opportunity to accumulate hours toward licensure requirements.
Opportunity for hands-on learning of proven evidence-based practices, 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 benefits package
Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)Matching 403B retirement contributionsGenerous time off including 11 paid holidays as well as vacation, sick time, paid absence and parental leaveEmployer covered long-term disability and term life insuranceQUALIFICATIONS:
What will make you successful
This position requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field of study from an accredited college.Must be license eligible.Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.Prior experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms, strongly preferred.Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite;Must be 21 years old with a valid driver'slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalfof Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain areliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.Documentationof immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receivevaccination, or seek an exemption;Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment.
Requisition # : req13436
Location:
Alma, MI
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
This position is offering up to $3,000 sign-on bonus
($1500 at hire and $1500 at 6 months)Note: Internal candidates do not qualify for sign-on bonuses.
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 more than 75 years, our faith has inspired us to serve children and families close to home and around the world.
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.
As a therapist, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Conducting initial assessmentsDeveloping and implementing therapeutic plansHolding weekly individual and group therapy sessionsCoordinating reunification plansFacilitating transfersAttending trainings, meetings, and supervision sessionsPreparing reports and required documentation.We invest in you
Individual development support from our clinical supervisor, a seasoned therapist experienced in various modalities and environments.
Opportunity to accumulate hours toward licensure requirements.
Opportunity for hands-on learning of proven evidence-based practices, 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 benefits package
Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)Matching 403B retirement contributionsGenerous time off including 11 paid holidays as well as vacation, sick time, paid absence and parental leaveEmployer covered long-term disability and term life insuranceQUALIFICATIONS:
What will make you successful
This position requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field of study from an accredited college.Must be license eligible.Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.Prior experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms, strongly preferred.Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite;Must be 21 years old with a valid driver'slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalfof Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain areliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.Documentationof immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receivevaccination, or seek an exemption;Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment.