Clinician - Unaccompanied Children (UC), Shelter Care

Make a Lasting Impact: Clinician – Shelter Care for Unaccompanied Children
West Michigan
Full-Time
$64,480/year for Spanish speaking or $60,320/year + $1,500 Bonus Available

Are you a compassionate, licensed mental health professional ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth? Join our dedicated team providing trauma-informed care to unaccompanied children in long-term foster care. This is more than a job — it’s a calling.

What You’ll Do:

As a Clinician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of children who have experienced significant hardship. You’ll provide assessments, therapy, and case coordination in a culturally responsive and bilingual environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, etc.)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Proof of current auto insurance.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Passion for working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Apply online using the following link: Samaritas Careers - Clinician - Unaccompanied Children (UC), Shelter Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Careers at Grand Rapids

Samaritas is a state-wide human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. Since 1934 - when were named Lutheran Charities - Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures. In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services we provide. Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing. Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.