Therapist Opportunities
About DABSJ:
D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.
About Therapist Opportunities:
There are multiple opportunities at D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s to work with clients under the age of 18 either in an individual, family or group setting for the purpose of helping them to understand and manage a wide range of developmental and behavioral issues. Some positions offer support within the Kent School Services Network (KSSN) to increase support for students, families and schools along with increasing access to health, mental health and community resources to increase parent/community engagement and involvement, to promote opportunities that supports student’s educational, social and emotional development. Some positions provide intensive targeted and coordinated planning, linking, training and advocacy support for youth ages from 0-18 and foster families in order to preserve placement. There are many opportunities for Therapists at DABSJ, head to our website DABSJ.org to review our job postings and find the right fit for you.
Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Therapist?
Our ideal candidates will have either a bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a Human Services related field. Some candidates must be licensed to practice mental health therapy in the state of Michigan. If temporary or limited licensed, must be completing steps towards full license. Must possess a strong knowledge of child development and be trauma informed. Knowledge related to foster and adopted children and families is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.
Offered benefits and more:
- Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
- Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
- 403B Retirement Opportunity.
- Flexible Scheduling.
- Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
- Access to a robust training system.
- Reimbursement for trainings.
- Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc).
- Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
- Regular supervision.
- Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
- Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
- Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.
DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.
DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.
Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.