YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST at Matrix Human Services

Compensation

$57,000 – $65,000/yr

Location: Ferndale, Michigan
Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Description

The Mental Health Therapist works with youth experiencing mental health struggles, aiming to enhance their emotional, behavioral, and social development through therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, diagnosing conditions, creating personalized treatment plans, and delivering various forms of therapy. The therapist will also collaborate with other professionals, maintain thorough documentation, and engage in continuous learning.

Required Skills

mental health therapy
clinical interaction
patient advocacy
HIPAA
Microsoft Outlook

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: one year of providing mental health therapy
Preferred Qualifications: Licensed at highest level of degree obtained
Experience working with young people and their families.
Ability to take ownership and showcase interpersonal skillset.
Good verbal and written skills.
Able to communicate effectively.
Well-organized and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks; self-driven; achieve desired results and adapt favorably to changing priorities.
Highly effective problem solving ability.
Analytical ability sufficient to resolve problems requiring the integration of data from diverse sources.
Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Outlook, able to learn and effectively utilize client software data base.