Therapist - Early Childhood
Listed compensation
$52k-$80k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Details
Provide quality mental health treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team that facilitates healthy development of young children (ages 0-5). Services are family-centered, delivered primarily in the home/community to support the work. Position includes assessment, individual and family therapy.
Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care, hope, and evidence-based research.
An openness to embrace and explore bias, equity, successes, and challenges from a place if understanding and curiosity is needed to succeed and develop in the position/organization.
We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.
Position Requirements
- Masters Degree in social work or related field
- State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC etc.) required
- Bilingual/Spanish preferred
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and Clean driving record
- Prior experience working with children and families
- Possess or be eligible for and willing to actively work towards IHM Endorsement
We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description. If you feel you could contribute to our team, please apply.
Learn More About Arbor Circle
- Market driven and equitable salary practices
- Robust health insurance options
- 401k match
Well-being Focused
- 1. 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)
- 2. 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire plus separate paid sick time
- 3. Supportive and fulfilling culture
- Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups
Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide quality mental health treatment and therapy to children ages 0-5 and their families within home and community settings. Facilitate healthy development through an interdisciplinary team approach rooted in trauma-informed care.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field and a valid state license such as LMSW, LLMSW, or LPC. Candidates must have experience working with children and families and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$80k | Mental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan | 228 active | 7,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan counselor listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 30% offer loan repayment302 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,422 in the last 30 days | 1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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