Therapist – Early Childhood

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Therapist – Early Childhood
SALARY:
$66,559.45 - $86,089.08
DEPARTMENT:
Community Mental Health
Opening Date:
10/07/2026
Closing Date:
10/22/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, provides home based therapy, conducts screenings, performs intake assessments and reviews case management services within a Person Centered Planning approach to pregnant women and children through age 6. Requests referrals for ongoing services within Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct operated or contract programs with the goal of moving consumers to a level of care consistent with their clinical presentation. Implements program goals and activities in keeping with program philosophy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs direct clinical services, including, evidenced based therapy, assessments for pregnant women and children through age 6, and their families, crisis intervention, intakes, treatment plans, case management and transition services.
Performs indirect clinical services, including, timely and complete case documentation following Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) policies and procedures, confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable, least restrictive, and medically necessary clinical recommendations, and assists client and/or family in obtaining appropriate programs and resources.
Provides follow up case management services for consumers to assist in obtaining necessary services, coordinating those services until the consumer is transitioned to an ongoing service provider.
Maintains accurate and up to date clinical documentation, including, assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and other required documentation.
Ensures administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date, including, staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.
Participates in agency and system staff meetings.
Conducts thorough, accurate, and clinically sound triage and screening with consumers, guardians, and family members in a timely manner.
Requests appropriate authorizations for services provided, monitors utilization of services, requests re-authorizations or continuations as appropriate.
Ensures service authorizations are current.
Serves on community mental health or community-based committees as directed.
Coordinates, consults and provides liaison work with other agencies and systems.
May supervise the work of department interns.
May assume the administrative responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor in their absence.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years clinical experience working in a mental health setting
One (1) year clinical experience working with pregnant women and/or children through age 6
Preferred Education and Experience
Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, and adults
Knowledge of Macomb County Provider Network
Two (2) years clinical experience working with pregnant women and/or children through age 6
Required Licenses or Certifications
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan
Infant Mental Health (IMH) level 2 endorsement, or state waiver in place
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Working knowledge of resources within MCCMH and outside of Macomb County Community Mental Health
Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code/401 criteria
Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
Direct clinical services for pregnant women and children
Knowledge of techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
Knowledge of applicable computer applications
Skill in:
Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers
Providing excellent and timely customer service
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
Working with children
Ability to:
Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information
Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/