Child Therapist w. At Risk Youth-; LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP req.
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Job Description
Join our team of dynamic therapists to provide a cutting edge, “gold-standard” evidence-based therapy model. This position includes being trained for a week by the elite MST Institute.
This role in MST (Multisystemic Therapy) is a great fit for new Clinicians due to the high level of training, support, and model fidelity, but also for seasoned Clinicians who want to try something new and gain experience in a specialized highly respected practice in a home / community based setting.
MST Therapists demonstrate grit, tenacity, and are vastly skilled both clinically and as family advocates. Our goal in MST is to do “Whatever It Takes”, to help youth stay in the community, at home, and prevent detention.
MST uses a trauma informed, action oriented process to empower caregivers and family members to participate in an integrated team approach to promote and facilitate behavior change in the acting out teenager.
Multisystemic Therapy is a scientifically proven intervention for youth (ages 12-17) who engage in challenging behaviors. MST offers an alternative juvenile delinquency prevention program and therapists work in the home, addressing the root causes of anti-social behavior in minors.
MST Therapists target the family environment and ecological drivers, to facilitate lasting change in children. At Risk Youth Therapists participate in an “on-call” rotation to provide caregivers with the tools they need to transform the lives of youth.
Research demonstrates that MST reduces criminal activity and other undesirable behavior. A non-traditional schedule benefits both the At Risk Youth Therapist, and the clients’ full lives, and allows for flexibility.
For more information about MST please see: youtu. be and Multisystemic Therapy – The Guidance Center (guidance-center.org)
This position comes with a sign-on bonus of $3,000.
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.
The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
Requirements
You should have a Masters degree in social work, counseling, or psychology with an interest in treating antisocial behavior in youth. All applicants should be license eligible in Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP). MST is conducted in the youth’s community, so therapists must be available throughout the day to travel to the youth’s home and school for meetings and intervention implementation support. New graduates are welcome and licensure supervision is offered.
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based Multisystemic Therapy to at-risk youth in their home and community settings to prevent detention. Participate in an on-call rotation and collaborate with families to address the root causes of anti-social behavior.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Michigan | 5 active | 383 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 18% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | Michigan Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 31% offer loan repayment296 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +6.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Therapist w. At Risk Youth-; LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP req. at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
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