Child and Family Specialist

Job overview

The Child and Family Specialist role is onsite in Traverse City, MI. Compensation is $58,399–$66,899 per year for licensed candidates; the posting also lists $53,270–$60,270 for unlicensed candidates. Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority supports children and families through community mental health services and multi-system partnerships. The specialist coordinates family-driven supports and provides clinical services, case management, advocacy, and family training for children and caregivers. The role helps connect treatment plans with community resources, monitor progress, and maintain continuity of care across providers and systems.

What you'll do

• Provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents, and caregivers
• coordinate person-centered planning
• assess needs and develop treatment goals with consumers and staff
• locate and coordinate services
• provide family training and supportive services
• conduct psychosocial assessments
• monitor and document progress
• provide youth transition planning
• liaise with outside providers
• facilitate benefits and coordinate care-level decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child and family specialist

child mental health

family support

case management

person-centered planning

youth transition planning

community mental health

traverse city mi

licensed pay $58,399–$66,899

unlicensed pay $53,270–$60,270

northern lakes cmh

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• MERS retirement plan with employer matching up to 5%
• paid time off, 13 holidays, employee assistance program, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Why this role

May participate in crisis interventions and assessments during and after hours as necessary; position may require irregular hours and travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is unavailable.

About the employer

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.